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Nov 24

Can Men Experience Depression?

Growing up, all through early schooling and through his university days, 26-year-old Bassey Ekpo has always been a friendly, outgoing person, who was always popular and made everyone else laugh at his jokes and happy-go-lucky attitude to life. He was brilliant and meticulous with his work and frequently offered to... read more →

November 24, 2022
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Men's Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Nov 17

Attempted Suicide and the Nigerian Law: Begging for Long Overdue Reforms

Adigun is a brilliant 15-year-old boy who is rather shy and withdrawn and wears glasses to correct his short-sightedness. He is an only child of 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... read more →

Nov 10

Psychosocial Disability Awareness: Stop the Shame and Stigma

Case A: Halima was a second-year university student when she was diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. She suffered a manic episode, characterized by disinhibited behaviour, hearing voices, and grandiose delusions. She went around the campus hugging everyone and telling them how rich and brilliant she was. She had previously been... read more →

November 10, 2022
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Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Nov 03

Frequently Asked Questions about Seeing a Mental Health Professional

There is a growing acceptance that mental health problems are common and there is a need to see mental health professionals, in order to receive expert care and interventions. However, several misconceptions and questions continue to swirl around who needs to see a mental health professional, what should the expectations... read more →

November 3, 2022
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Mental Health, Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Oct 27

Infertility and Emotional Wellbeing

Tunde and Lola had been dating since their 100L days in the University. They were brilliant, witty, and fun to be with it. Wherever you sighted Tunde or Lola, you could confidently wager that the other person would soon appear there too. Everyone on campus conceded that they were a... read more →

October 27, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Oct 20

Peer Pressure, Maintaining Appearances, and Emotional Wellbeing

Funso was overjoyed when he finally found a good-paying job after 4 years of joblessness and doing odd jobs. He had always consoled himself that he was building his capacity and adding value with every odd job he did, having worked as a waiter, receptionist, personal assistant – anything to... read more →

October 20, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Oct 13

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... read more →

October 13, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy, Women's Mental Health

Oct 06

Nigeria at 62: Nation Building and Mental Health.

The most important resource for any organization or nation is her human resource – the people. It should therefore be a no-brainer that any organization or nation that desires to be successful and productive will invest in her human resources. They will ensure that they are equipped and provided the... read more →

October 6, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Sep 29

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

Emotional toughness requires building our resilience and overcoming our vulnerabilities. Similar to visiting the gym and exercising regularly to toughen our physical muscles; we can also build up our emotional muscles. The critical question is how? Today’s article is a synopsis of a book by the same title, written by... read more →

September 29, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Sep 22

Suicide and The Mental Health of Young Persons

Feyisara finally gained admission into a Federal University in Nigeria after four years of writing JAMB and nearly giving up on tertiary education. Feyisara had remained optimistic, despite the academic setbacks and the fact that most of her friends were almost rounding up their university education while she was just... read more →

September 22, 2022
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Mental health, lifestyle, Health, Advocacy

Blog

Can Men Experience Depression?

Attempted Suicide and the Nigerian Law: Begging for Long Overdue Reforms

Psychosocial Disability Awareness: Stop the Shame and Stigma

Frequently Asked Questions about Seeing a Mental Health Professional

Infertility and Emotional Wellbeing

Peer Pressure, Maintaining Appearances, and Emotional Wellbeing

Menopause and The Emotional Wellbeing of Women

Nigeria at 62: Nation Building and Mental Health.

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

Suicide and The Mental Health of Young Persons

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