Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Challenges Without Draining Yourself
Friendship is a sanctuary, a bond built on trust and understanding. But when a friend is dealing with a mental health challenge, that bond can transform into a crucial lifeline. […]
Recognizing the Signs – How to Identify Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Loved Ones
Mental health is often a silent struggle, and many of us don’t realize when someone close to us is battling depression or suicidal thoughts. I’ve seen first-hand how easy […]
The Silent Crisis of Loneliness and reduced social support
In an age of hyper-connectivity, where social media platforms boast billions of users and digital communication spans continents, loneliness has emerged as a silent epidemic. A 2023 World Health Organization […]
Men and Suicide: Understanding the Gender Gap in Nigeria
Epidemiology of Suicide Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s death. When we come across news of suicidal acts, a frequent question that pops up is, “Why would one […]
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Potential Ethical Concerns
In the last 5 years, the word Artificial Intelligence or AI has become a household word in all industries and spheres of life. For example, data reporters at Statista pointed […]
Addressing mental health in school
In today’s world, the importance of mental health education cannot be overstated. Mental health must become a priority in schools, communities and society. Especially among secondary school students going through […]
Building a Strong Foundation: Why Mental Health Programs Matter in Secondary Schools
The ages of 10–19, which the World Health Organisation classifies as adolescence, is a precarious time. According to the Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA) data sheet, more than 1 in […]