Theatre Meets Public Health: M/Other Tackles Maternal Mental Health in Nigeria
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Asari Ndem and Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writers) “If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance.” — Zimbabwean Proverb…
The NoCTRAiN Project: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Crisis-Ridden Communities in Plateau State
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By Patience Adejo and Saidat Azeez Saleh (Lead Writers) Mental health problems often stem from various challenges, including social issues related to…
Jela's Development Initiatives: Promoting Inclusiveness in Mental Health Interventions
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The World Health Organization (WHO) clearly states that complete emotional and mental well-being are critical components of good health care. Efforts to…
She Writes Woman: Giving Mental Health a Voice in Nigeria
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In Nigeria, the road to a mental illness diagnosis is often fraught with shame, stigma and secrecy. People living with mental health…
Mental Health: Vital for Overall Health and Total Well-being
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By Ramatu B. Hassan (Lead Writer) It felt like no time at all had passed as the ‘Happy New Year! New Year,…
0800 800 2000: She Writes Woman Mental Health Initiative launches TOLL-FREE mental health helpline
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In light of increased emotional and psychological distress brought about my COVID-19, the ensuing lockdown and the broader socioeconomic consequences, leading organisation…
Mind Over Matter: Improving Mental Health among Nigerian Men
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Editor’s Note: Mental Health is an incredibly misunderstood issue in Nigeria, as it is in most parts of the world. In this…
"No be for Naija, We Love Life": Demystifying Depression in Nigeria
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Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership piece comes from Dr. Mike Adeyemi Lawal, he is a physician with experience in Global health,…
The tricky mask of depression and the culture of denial in Nigeria
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Editor’s Note: This week our Thought Leadership Article beams a spotlight on the invisible but alarming disease of depression in Nigeria. Dr….