We seem to have come into a time of global negativity; everywhere you turn, there’s some form of bad news in the corner. When you turn...
One of my favourite things about the HBO series, Insecure, is Issa’s mirror moments. The lead character, Issa, (played by the phenomenal actress and writer, Issa Rae)...
The shared trauma we experienced the previous year reminds us of our humanity and brought us closer than ever. Watching Ini dima Okojie share her journey...
2020 was a year that kept people apart in many ways — borders were closed, hotels, airports, and businesses were shut down, schools and economic activities...
Finally, the fifth season of “Untold Facts” is here! “Untold Facts” is an online talk show produced by The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), which aims...
Many days have since passed, still, I can’t shake off the dreadful feeling that came with the early hours of October 20, 2020. I remember waking...
“Happiness is the new wealth, inner peace is the new success, health is the new wealth, kindness is the new cool” – Syed Balkhi In a...
She Writes Woman, a leading organisation that gives mental health a voice in Nigeria, has launched a toll-free helpline to help Nigerians deal with any emotional and psychological...
Three Nigerian-Irish teenagers, Rachael Akano (16), Margaret Akano (17) and Joy Njekwe (17), have been named champions of Technovation Girls, an international competition which challenges young women to...
“How is your heart?” Very strange question, right? Certainly not the best conversation starter by any chance. However, this was the question a very close friend...
The universe is full of a myriad of forces, most of them unknown. Humans are a small part of these forces, so we have little or...
If you’re not working hard to protect your mental health right now, you’re either struggling with it or you’re a superhero. Even before the pandemic threw...
For the one who is considering committing to a long term relationship with someone that has a mental health condition, it will come in very handy...
At the recently held TEDxLagos, Nse Ikpe-Etim delivered a very important talk on what mental illness looks like. She explained that mental illness doesn’t always look like...
To seek validation with intention, we must consider emotional proximity. We have to examine our different relationships and understand how much they mean to us. In...
Saying no brings us closer to ourselves and further away from distractions. It brings us peace as opposed to resentment. It brings us rest instead of...
Experiences shape us as people, but bad experiences are like a piece of looming music that plays into important areas of our lives. A lot of...
While it is part of human nature to worry or panic about things we have no control over, it is important to know that you cannot...
If you have been overwhelmed lately by the negative things happening in the world, here are 6 things you can do to keep your spirits high!
The World Health Organization defines mental health as 'a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the...
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