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Sep 16

Attempted Suicide and the Nigerian Law: A Crime or a Call for Help?

Adigun is a brilliant 15 year old boy who is rather shy and withdrawn, and wears glasses to correct his shortsightedness. He is an only child of his extremely busy parents. His mother is a Banker while the father is a contractor who frequently travels around the country for meetings and to supervise projects.... read more →

September 16, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy, Suicide prevention

Sep 09

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2021: EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY

It is always a shock to see individuals arrive at the decision, that they are going through emotional pain and anguish that is beyond what they can cope with. And to arrive at the point where they start to contemplate that they may be better off dead. This is the... read more →

September 9, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Sep 02

Common Myths about Suicide

Last week, we started the discourse about the meaning of suicide and how people arrive at the point where they feel that death is a better alternative than to continue living. It is often as a result of unbearable emotional pain and anguish, coupled with loneliness and a lack of... read more →

September 2, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy, Suicide prevention

Aug 26

Suicide: In Pursuit of Meaning

It is now obvious that even successful, rich and famous people with the world at their feet, may die suddenly from suicide. How can this be? We are now inundated by reports of suicide deaths involving secondary school children, undergraduates, adults, successful professionals, rich as well as poor individuals from all walks of life. What... read more →

August 26, 2021
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Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Aug 19

Athletes, The Olympics, and Mental Health Stigma

Simone Arianne Biles, a 24-year-old American artistic gymnast who is frequently called the greatest of all times (G.O.A.T) for her combined haul of 31 Olympic and world championship medals. She is easily the most decorated American gymnast and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. But she has had to deal with mental health issues since her childhood, with... read more →

August 19, 2021
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DruguseAwearness, LIMI Africa, Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Aug 12

Adolescent Suicide and Suicide Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1 million suicide deaths occur every year. This translates into one suicide death, every 40 seconds. The number of attempted suicide annually, is about 20 times the number of completed suicides – estimated at 20 million cases worldwide. Even more alarming is the... read more →

August 12, 2021
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Aug 05

The Unacceptably High Price of Ignorance Around Mental Health Challenges

Aliu is a 28-year-old Chemical Engineer with an Oil and Gas company and is a high-flying star, having bagged a first-class from ABU Zaria. He is well respected and is a rising star. But he battles with low self-esteem, bouts of anxiety and panic attacks and is often plagued with worries that he... read more →

August 5, 2021
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LIMI Africa, Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Jul 29

What Does Good Mental Health Mean?

The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing…”. But what does mental health mean? Good mental health includes the ability to a) make the most of your potential b) cope with normal stresses of life and c) play a full part in your family, workplace, community, and among friends It is also referred... read more →

July 29, 2021
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Jul 22

Question & Answer Session About Drug Abuse

This week, I will be responding to several questions sent by readers which all revolve around substance use. While I have tried to address them individually, I also thought it may be useful to others who may also have some concerns but had not expressed them. So here goes. Question: Please,... read more →

July 22, 2021
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Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Jul 15

Blood On Our Hands: The Huge Cost Of Ignorance

Case I: North Central Nigeria Fatima, a 15-year-old female secondary school student wrote a love letter to a male teacher to express her love for him. The teacher in question, took the letter to the school principal who then called an emergency school assembly where the girl was called out and her letter was... read more →

July 15, 2021
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Attempted Suicide and the Nigerian Law: A Crime or a Call for Help?

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2021: EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY

Common Myths about Suicide

Suicide: In Pursuit of Meaning

Athletes, The Olympics, and Mental Health Stigma

Adolescent Suicide and Suicide Prevention

The Unacceptably High Price of Ignorance Around Mental Health Challenges

What Does Good Mental Health Mean?

Question & Answer Session About Drug Abuse

Blood On Our Hands: The Huge Cost Of Ignorance

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