To celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026, the Elevated Initiatives, is set to launch the book "Own Your Mind: My Healing Beyond Addiction," written by Rabson Banda, a Certified wellness recovery coach, licentiate counselor, mental health advocate, and a former alcohol and drug user who is now living in Emotional sobriety, with a life full of purpose for the past 13years.
The book launch will be held at AfricaWorks Agora Village from 17:30 to 20:00, and tickets are priced at K500.
The event is an intentional space that joins the global conversations that stress the importance and possibilities of a sound mind. It is an atmosphere full of people who believe that healing and transformation are not a one person's fight but a deliberate shared responsibility for all.
It is not just organized words on paper, the book is a testament to the author's tenacity and resilience. It is a beacon of hope that recovery is possible, and a companion for individuals, families and institutions who are ready to reclaim and rebuild their lives, find their footing, live to their full potential, and lead with purpose.
It is a story of the author's journey toward authenticity, accountability, and responsibility. The book provides insights into breaking unconscious, defensive reactions and stepping into deliberate sound decision-making.
It places emphasizes on awareness as an essential component in personal recovery and healing. It explores regulating emotions, nurturing of healthy habits, redesigning internal narratives and navigating stigma.
Further, the author clarifies that the book is not in any way a substitute for professional medical treatment, counseling, or therapy, but is for educational and informational purposes. Aimed at empowering individuals on how to develop recovery capital needed to move from a culture of addiction or adversity to a culture of recovery and reseliency
The Elevated Initiatives and Peacock Wellness Centre Limited invites you to reserve your place at the book launch and own your mind.
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