Suicide is a complex and painful public health issue, but the conversation around it doesn't have to be. While professional help is very important, the most immediate and accessible resource we have is each…
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In many Nigerian families, expectations are not merely aspirations; they are obligations woven into cultural identity. From excelling academically and pursuing prestigious careers to marrying at a “socially acceptable” age and becoming a breadwinner…
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In Nigeria, it's not uncommon to hear whispers of spiritual attack or ancestral curses when someone is struggling with a mental illness. Honestly, for too long, conversations about mental health have been shrouded in…
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Pregnancy and childbirth are often seen as a positive and joyous event for most women and their families. However, for some women, major changes in physiology, psychology, emotion, and social role in the postpartum…
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Mental health isn’t always easy to talk about, especially with someone you love. You may worry about being misunderstood, judged, or even becoming a burden. But when it comes to healthy relationships, discussing mental…
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Anxiety isn’t just being nervous about a test or feeling shy in public. For many young people in Nigeria, it shows up daily, when you're alone, in class, or scrolling on social media. It’s…
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In a time when staying connected to everyday trends and technology is such a big part of our lives, taking a break can be so important for keeping our minds healthy. Research from GSMA…
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Therapy and mental health support are often misunderstood, especially among us in sub-Saharan Africa. Many assume you must be “crazy” or “broken” to talk to a therapist. But that couldn’t be further from the…
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Despite progress, several myths about mental health still exist in Nigerian society. These myths prevent many from seeking help or even recognising mental health challenges in themselves and others. Today, let’s break down some…
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Mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness; it is a vital part of our overall well-being. For many people, the term "mental health" is often misunderstood, misused, or even stigmatised.…
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In recent years, conversations about mental health have gained momentum globally, including in Nigeria. However, many Nigerians still struggle to access professional mental health care due to stigma, lack of awareness, and limited resources.…
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It was a hot Tuesday at Ketu when I learned the true cost of isolation. For months, I had been juggling freelance deadlines, family expectations, and Lagos’ relentless pace. I survived on sporadic meals,…
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The Power of a Simple Message – Lagos Paper Hugs Campaign. Send a Paper Hug A Postcard That Changed Everything It was a cold December morning in Lagos. Tunde, a university student, sat by…
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In a move that reinforces our commitment to providing accessible mental health care, at LagosMiND we are launching an additional mental health helpline number (070-0000-6463) . The new line was introduced in response to…
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Usually, these stories are created to influence people’s views, push a political agenda or cause confusion. Traditionally we get our news from trusted sources, journalists, and media outlets that are required to follow strict…
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Some political events are usually accompanied by tension and apprehension. One such event is elections. The climate elections bring about is not specific to region or country, as it is experienced in many countries…
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To disagree is inevitable; we can't always agree with everyone's ideas, opinions, or decisions. We can disagree with anyone in our life, our Parents, Friends, Colleagues at work, anyone in particular, down to the…
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Ever felt someone coming on with a strong vibe you deemed as negative? Or worse still, positive? Some have a mantra “Good vibes only!” and it does turn out that one can be ‘too…
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Social support is a network of family, friends, neighbours, groups and community members that are available in times of need to give support. Social support enhances quality of life and provides a buffer against…
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The huge impact of languages on our behavior cannot be overemphasized. Languages have the capacity of impacting one’s success and health. Before going into the full article, we need to first understand what it…
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Keeping fit has become the new it thing. Everyone now pays attention to what they eat and how they engage in physical activities to burn excess calories. Gyms are suddenly open in many corners,…
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What is a Coping Mechanism? Coping mechanisms are the approaches people employ - irrespective of the uncertain, stressful, or traumatic situation - to help deflate, manage, and survive the pain and/or emotions while maintaining…
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The Lagos State Employee Wellness Day ( June 30 ) sheds light on the struggles that employees face at work. Stress and Burnout have been reported to lead to other non-communicable diseases such as…
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This is an initiative which shines a spotlight on the importance of children’s mental health. A significant proportion of all mental health disorders begin by the age of 14, and can impede social and…
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The global mental health community commemorates World Mental Health Day on the 10 th of October every year. This celebration is aimed at raising awareness and increasing literacy of mental health issues around the…
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Perinatal is the period of time when you become pregnant and up to a year after giving birth. Perinatal Women are those who are in the perinatal period, such as pregnant women and nursing…
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To cope with the perinatal-related stress, it is important to get into a good routine. A self-care plan helps you maintain a routine that ensures your safety, as well as that of your pregnancy/baby.…
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Just Because Someone is struggling Doesn't mean They are failing Just Because Someone made a mistake Doesn't mean They’re bad or incapable Just Because You saw it on social media Doesn't mean It’s true…
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Often times, our state of health depends on what we consume through the media, and what we are surrounded by. Our phones have become a significant part of our day and it is important…
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Exercise : Being active is a good way of boosting one’s mood and reducing stress. Engage in 15 minutes of exercise 4-5 times a week Procrastination : Set realistic goals, and break big goals…
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Change is a constant and an inevitable part of life. The uncertainties that come with change can be triggers for those struggling with anxiety. They can also cause anxious feelings in people who are…
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Everyone struggles with maintaining healthy self-esteem at one point or the other. In fact, self-esteem is ever-changing throughout life and as such, it may be at an all-time high at some time, and take…
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The Community Based Training 4 Action is a community based mental health capacity development strategy designed to build a responsive base of non-specialist carers. This is also in line with the Task Shifting/Task Sharing…
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The Lagos Lifeline is a digital platform that provides access to mental health counselling and psychosocial support to Lagosians. The program involves the use of telepsychiatry, available 24hours to provide access to information, counselling…
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The Lagos State Employee Wellness Centre is an out-patient mental health and social care service for employees of the Lagos State Civil Service. The centre was established to create an integrated, evidence-based, recovery-oriented service…
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Compelling studies have raised significant issues that show the importance of implementing mental health interventions early in a child’s life. For example, significant proportion of all mental health disorders begin by age 14; 1…
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A global estimate by WHO indicates that about 10% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy, while about 13% of women experience depression after childbirth. This goes on to affect the attachment between mother…
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In the context of Lagos State’s efforts to develop and implement health policies and programmes, priority is placed not only on the needs of persons with defined mental disorders, but also in protecting and…
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In 2011, The Ministry of Health established a Mental Health Advisory/Stakeholders’ Group to conduct a situation analysis, proffer innovative solutions and map out an implementation plan for reducing the burden of mental health problems…
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In 2011, The Ministry of Health established a Mental Health Advisory/Stakeholders’ Group to conduct a situation analysis, proffer innovative solutions and map out an implementation plan for reducing the burden of mental health problems…
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This conference is a sequel to the previously organized event in 2013 where the Governor of Lagos State, along with experts from a multisectoral reach, gathered to discuss, engage, and address the mental and…
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The global mental health community commemorates the World Mental Health Day on the 10 th of October every year. This celebration is aimed at raising awareness and increasing literacy of mental health issues around…
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Social support is basically a network of family, friends, neighbours, and community members who are available to give different types of support in times of need to. Social support enhances quality of life and…
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At some point in our lives, we have used the word MOOD. In fact, we make statements like “I am not in a good mood”, “I feel moody” etc. One thing we might not…
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For a long time, people have had some opinions about mental health problems. Most of these opinions are however not based on accurate information, but on stereotypes and suspicions, thereby leading to a cycle…
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What is a coping mechanism? Coping mechanisms are the approaches people employ - irrespective of the uncertain, stressful, or traumatic situation - to help deflate, manage, and survive the pain and/or emotions while maintaining…
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The Green Ribbon is the international symbol for mental health awareness, and it represents hope, strength, support, and encouragement in mental health. The Green Ribbon campaign aims to get as many people as possible…
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My drug use journey started in my 4 th year while in secondary school. There was a day we were supposed to have a football match and all the players were in the hostel…
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HEALTH CARE WORKERS RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK Please can we get to know you? My name is Oluwatofunmi Gbenedio, I am a Medical Doctor. What is your role as a healthcare worker in…
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How To Help Friends And Family Dealing With COVID In one way or the other, the COVID-19 and its subsequent effect has affected everyone. We may know one or two people, whether distant or…
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SELF-ISOLATING For Individuals Staying Alone It is well understood that being cut off from one’s normal life can be emotionally and mentally stressful. One way in which one can cope with this stress is…
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Managing COVID-19 Related Stress Being sick is never a good feeling, but testing positive to corona virus creates a state of mixed feelings and constant anxiety. As the corona virus continues to spread, so…
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WHAT IS COVID-19? COVID-19 is a new type of virus under the family of the corona virus. Although there is no accurate report on the origin of the virus, it first emerged in December…
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Poor social relationships have a significant negative impact on mental health. Social relationships positively affect major areas of our everyday life, including one’s well-being, functioning, mood and satisfaction with life. Healthy social relationships have…
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The same way empathy is shown towards physically challenged people – where everyone tries to be kind to them to make things go easier on them and not affect their health more – is…
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The Lagos State Government's policy on Mental Health advocates for the provision of mental health services and management of common mental health disorders.An approval was received for the establishment of a wellness centre in…
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MeHPriC is an acronym for Mental Health in Primary Care, which is a project developed based on the need to bridge the treatment gap for common mental disorders in Lagos State. The aim is…
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The Motor-park Health and Safety Program is a Lagos State government medical outreach for commercial transporters in the state.The objective is to provide screening services for common non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes. It…
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It is important to explain some key expressions for easy flow of the discuss, such as : Definition and explanation of the topic. Relevance of drug in the society &workplace. Relevant statistics/pattern of use…
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What We Shall Discuss In This Programme What is Emotional Intelligence? What is Emotion, Mood and Affect? Five Types of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Emotional Intelligence and Management Emotional Intelligence and Perception…
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INTRODUCTION MENTAL HEALTH AT WORKPLACE: Today’s workplace, with technology, fast-paced growth and decreased resources, can contribute to increased stress Mental wellbeing impacts engagement and productivity at work Mental health of employees are top assets…
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Suicide Suicide is not a mental problem in itself, but a serious potential consequence of treatable mental disorder. Suicide is the act of taking one's life. Suicide terminologies Suicidal behaviour includes completed suicide and…
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Since Nigeria reported its first COVID-19 patient in February 2020, stress levels have continued to increased. While health workers and other frontline workforce have continued to work tirelessly in responding to the outbreak and…
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Key facts Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most…
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Key facts Almost all people affected by emergencies will experience psychological distress, which for most people will improve over time. Among people who have experienced war or other conflict in the previous 10 years,…
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Key facts Globally, the population is ageing rapidly. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double, from 12% to 22%. Mental health and well-being are as…
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Key facts Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a normal part…
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Key facts One in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)(1). ASDs begin in childhood and tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood. While some people with ASD can live independently, others have…
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Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to…
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Key facts There are many different mental disorders, with different presentations. They are generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Mental disorders include: depression, bipolar disorder,…
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