We say ‘health is wealth,’ but what happens when mental health care is priced out of reach?
In a moment of misguided coolness at eleven(11), I wished for acne, not realising the power my words held. Acne used to be a sign of...
I spoke with a therapist who asked me to define ‘rest’ and what that means to me. Now, anytime I feel worn out, I ask myself,...
Hauwa Ojeifo, an advocate for mental health in Nigeria, has been selected by Melinda French Gates as one of twelve diverse leaders to partner with through...
One of the beautiful parts of my Nigerian culture, after a baby is born, is the “Omugwo” practice (Yoruba people call it “Ojojo Omo”). It’s a...
I was recently at a conference and was asked about the main result of many women’s unpaid work. My answer was simple: burnout. Many women juggle...
I realised early that owning your grief gives it less power over you.
Editor’s note: For the next 3 months, we’ll accept and publish students’ experiences on Nigerian campuses through the #BNCampusSeries. Beyond the four walls of the classrooms,...
On Tuesday, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory warning of the effects of social media on youth mental health. “A Surgeon...
I am in the midst of yet another dilemma and my mental health is paying dearly for it. There seems to be an endless cycle of...
Sometimes the unexpected leads us to the expected in ways we didn’t plan...
In caring for others, do they forget to prioritise themselves?
As humans, we tend to focus on bigger victories but little victories are still victories.
If you’re yet to get to know yourself well, it can be a pain to ascertain how you feel as and when due. This mystery springs...
We must understand that persons with disability are additionally burdened by mental illness.
It’s been one sad news after the other in Nigeria in the last few days and these can have adverse effects on our mental health if...
A good number of people are stressed, burnt out and in dire need of a break. It manifests little by little – our body tells us,...
If you’ve paid close attention since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, you’d notice that there have been more cases of depression all over the world than...
There are various definitions of wellness but the one that encompasses the idea is by the Global Wellness institute which defines wellness as “the active pursuit...
Lifestyle and beauty vlogger, Ronke Raji debuts a new podcast titled “If We Are Being Real“. It’s a mental health/self-development podcast unpacking all the real aspects...
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