The most important resource for any organization or nation is her human resource – the people. Itshould therefore be a no-brainer that any organization or nation that desires to be successful andproductive will invest in her human resources. They will ensure that they are equipped and providedthe best tools to... read more →
Oct
03
Sep
26
It is always a shock to see individuals arrive at the decision, that they are going through emotional painand anguish that is beyond what they can cope with. And to arrive at the point where they start tocontemplate that they may be better off dead. This is the beginning of... read more →
Sep
19
The collapse of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri and the consequential flooding that has occurred inthe city is a disaster on so many fronts. Scores of lives have been lost and counting, severalfamily members remain trapped or unaccounted for, with nearly two million displaced persons.This is a tragedy on a... read more →
Sep
05
Mr. and Mrs. Lagbaja are both retired civil servants and proud parents of 4 successful childrenwho are professionals with well paid jobs all over the world. They felt fulfilled and content withlife until everything came tumbling down. They received an sms from a hospital in Abuja, askingif they were the... read more →
Aug
29
Nigeria has been struggling with the Lunacy Law originally of 1908 and subsequently of 1958which does not protect the fundamental human rights of citizens with mental health challengesand deprives them of the right to own and dispose of their property amongst others. Thus,several concerted stakeholders, led by the Association of... read more →
Aug
22
When Tunde was laid off from his job at a thriving tech company in Lagos, it felt like hisworld had crumbled. The financial pressures, coupled with the societal expectations to"always succeed," weighed heavily on him. He started feeling anxious, doubting his self-worth, and isolating himself from friends and family. Tunde's... read more →
Aug
08
A popular Nollywood actress was reported to have expressed the opinion that mental illnessesare more spiritual than physical in 2022. This comment by the popular Nollywood actresstriggered some controversy and debate about mental ill-health and what it is all about. Theattention and conversations are very welcome, and we will attempt... read more →
Jul
25
Adesola (not real name) was a brilliant 400L Engineering student at a federal university when he had todrop out on account of his mental health struggles. He was clearly unable to stay well enough to copewith the challenging rigor of his university education. This was very disappointing to his lectures... read more →
Jul
11
The case of a young man in Abuja who attempted suicide on Monday, 8th July 2024 has againbrought to the fore, the urgent imperative for decriminalization of attempted suicide in Nigeria.The young man was promptly arrested and is culpable to face three count charges, according tothe police spokesman. He will... read more →
Jun
27
It is always important to recall that the World Health Organization’s definition of health is astate of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. And to remember that these threecomponents of health are not mutually exclusive but very closely intertwined. A problem inone area of health often exerts an influence on... read more →