# Feeling sad all the time: causes and when to see a doctor

_Feeling sad all the time: what it can be linked to, how urgent it is and what to do next. Kenya guidance from My Wellness Health._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/symptoms/feeling-sad-all-the-time

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Feeling low most days for two weeks or more can be a sign of depression, which is common and responds to support and treatment. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya +254 722 178 177 or Kenya Red Cross 1199 now.

**Feeling sad all the time: what to do**

| How urgent | What a clinician will check | How we help | Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya +254 722 178 177 or Kenya Red Cross 1199 now. | A PHQ-9 screen and a conversation with a counsellor. | Mental health screening | Mental health screening, KES 100 |

## Feeling sad all the time: common questions

**Q: What can cause feeling sad all the time?**

A: Feeling low most days for two weeks or more can be a sign of depression, which is common and responds to support and treatment.

**Q: When should I see a doctor?**

A: If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya +254 722 178 177 or Kenya Red Cross 1199 now.

**Q: What will the doctor check?**

A: A PHQ-9 screen and a conversation with a counsellor.

**Q: Is feeling sad all the time serious?**

A: Usually not, but it is worth getting checked so a clinician can find the cause. Only an examination and tests can tell.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's mental health screening (Mental health screening, KES 100) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

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