Church, Mosque, or Therapy? Finding holistic support and mental health care
Introduction In Nigeria, faith remains one of the most trusted sources of comfort and healing, especially when individuals are overwhelmed by mental distress. Whether it is through prayers in churches […]
Balancing Faith and Mental Health: When Prayer isn’t Enough
Introduction In many faith-based communities, mental health struggles are often met with a well-intentioned but overly simplistic prescription: “Just pray about it.” While spiritual practices such as prayer, fasting, and […]
How To Support A Loved One Dealing with Trauma: Dos And Dont’s
When someone close to you, whether a partner, friend or a family member is living with PTSD, it impacts you as well. PTSD can put a significant strain on both […]
FROM STIGMA TO STRENGTH
Meet Nneoma Despite feeling otherwise, the words caught in her throat as she jumbled a positive response. She knew it wasn’t right to lie, but she did not have the […]
Beyond Textbooks: Teaching Secondary Students Essential Mental Health Skills
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. Adolescence is […]
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 […]
