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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
