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Nov 25

Homeless ‘Mad Men’ and the Nigerian Society: Who is Truly Unwell?

The Case of Lamidi: Lamidi was 25 years old and a young carpenter who was hard working, friendly and responsible. He was planning to get married later that year when it all started. He started locking himself in his room and talking to himself all day. He would refuse to... read more →

November 25, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Nov 18

Menopause and The Emotional Wellbeing of Women

Mrs Bolanle is a 53 years old shop owner who has increasingly become moody and irritable. Sometimes, she would be happy and suddenly switch and may start crying for no clear-cut reason. She also feels more tired than usual and has been sleeping poorly. She went to the clinic for checks as she was convinced that... read more →

November 18, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Nov 11

How Can We Improve Mental Health in the Workplace?

It is always important to recall that the World Health Organization’s definition of health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. And to remember that these three components of health are not mutually exclusive but very closely intertwined. A problem in one area of health often exerts... read more →

November 11, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Nov 04

Why Should You Bother To Be Nice To People?

Why-should-you-bother-to-be-nice-to-people-1Download Scenario A A young lady, Bose, was having a really rough day at work. It had been a long and frustrating day – one of those days when you simply can’t seem to get anything right, and everyone gets on your nerves and you feel like screaming. But you are forced to endure... read more →

November 4, 2021
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Oct 28

Caregiving Burden For Persons With Mental Health Problems

Bolanle is a 32 year old lawyer whose husband, Akin, was first diagnosed as having a bipolar disorder when they were still undergraduates. They had been dating for the past 3 years and he had become her rock and pillar. They were simply inseparable. It had started with his becoming... read more →

October 28, 2021
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Oct 21

Ending Police Brutality Protests and Our Mental Health: One Year On

Mrs Dupe is a 35-year-old mother of 3 whose husband was arrested by the SARS for allegedly buying a stolen phone. He died in police custody where he was allegedly been tortured. The official explanation was that he was shot while trying to escape. But her late husband was a gentleman and a pastor... read more →

October 21, 2021
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Oct 17

Aftermath Of End Sars Protest Policy Brief

ASIDO FOUNDATION'S OCTOBER 2021 POLICY BRIEF Research Dissemination of an Online Survey focused on the Mental Health Impact of the #ENDSARS Protests in Nigeria. 🎯 Last year's #ENDSARS protests was a form of collective action which resulted in the tragic loss of lives and property. 🎯 It also caused emotional... read more →

October 17, 2021
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Oct 14

Mental health needs of the Elderly: Dementia

Chief Afolabi (not real name) is a 73-year-old, retired Ambassador and a highly-respected citizen of the community. However, over the past few years, there has been some concerns over his behavior. In one instance, he went on his usual evening stroll around the neighbourhood and ended up at the extreme... read more →

October 14, 2021
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LIMI Africa, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Oct 07

World Mental Health Day October 10: Mental Health in an Unequal World

Ayotunde was a brilliant 21-year-old Engineering student who had his first psychotic illness in his 2nd year of studies at the University. He was taken away by his parents who were convinced that it was a spiritual attack and what he needed was deliverance from the demons that wanted to... read more →

October 7, 2021
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Sep 30

How Should We Deal With Negative Emotions?

Musa is a brilliant 200L undergraduate who is very shy and withdrawn and frequently looks miserable. Tunde, his roommate, finds it very difficult to understand him, as he always seems to have negative emotions all the time. Despite his excellent academic grades, Musa often feels he is not really good at his studies and frequently has doubts about his abilities. He has low self-esteem,... read more →

September 30, 2021
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LIMI Africa, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy, Suicide prevention

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Homeless ‘Mad Men’ and the Nigerian Society: Who is Truly Unwell?

Menopause and The Emotional Wellbeing of Women

How Can We Improve Mental Health in the Workplace?

Why Should You Bother To Be Nice To People?

Caregiving Burden For Persons With Mental Health Problems

Ending Police Brutality Protests and Our Mental Health: One Year On

Aftermath Of End Sars Protest Policy Brief

Mental health needs of the Elderly: Dementia

World Mental Health Day October 10: Mental Health in an Unequal World

How Should We Deal With Negative Emotions?

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