Tag: Mental Health

“I found solace in dancing and used it as an escape” — Dancer, Kaffy

In an interview on Channels TV, renowned Nigerian professional dancer, Kafayat Oluwatoyin

Omah Lay explains how he battled with his mental health shortly after his fame

Nigerian music sensation Omah Lay, born Stanley Omah Didia, recently opened up

Filmmaker Austin Faani Shares Experience of Supporting Wife Chacha Eke-Faani Through Mental Health Challenges

Nigerian filmmaker Austin Faani, husband to renowned actress Chacha Eke-Faani, has opened

A Call to World Leaders: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Requires Advancing Men’s Access To Mental Health Support

For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have

Chacha Eke Faani’s Heartbreaking Struggle with Mental Health

Chacha Eke Faani, a talented actress known for her roles in Nollywood,

Funke Akindele Sparks Movement against Depression

Nollywood actress turned politician, Funke Akindele, has recently sparked conversations among her

Denrele: “It’s okay to feel sad, angry; having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person”

Popular entertainer, Denrele Edun says expressing feelings such as sadness, anger, frustration

Piers Morgan Asks Meghan Markle To Name Royals Who Denied Her Mental Help

Piers Morgan has asked Meghan Markle to reveal the identity of the

Lagos State Govt. to Construct Mental Health Rehabilitation Hospital

  Lagos State Government is building a full-fledged mental health rehabilitation hospital

WHO Supports Treatment of 301 Mental Health Patients in Borno

  World Health Organisation (WHO) says it supported the treatment of 301

Psychiatrist Urged Nigerians to Stop Stigmatization of Mental Health Patients

  A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Temitayo Daramola, has urged Nigerians to stop

FG Should Pay Attention To Poor Mental Health Issues- Expert

Prof. Olu Olatunji, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University,

Sugar Fuels Your Anxiety, Reduce it

We all know that an excessive intake of sugar can cause a

Suicide Prevention Day: TAR Initiative Calls for Strategies to Promote Mental Health

  Trauma Awareness and Resilience (TAR) Initiative, an NGO, has called for

Avoid Self Medication, Physiotherapist Warns Nigerians

The Medical Director with Menthand Physiotherapy and wellness Clinic, Dr Adesokan Oluwatobi,

NGO Advocates for Mental Health Awareness to Eradicate Stigmatization

  An NGO, Progressive Minds International Foundation (PMIF), has advocated for awareness

Things you need to know about ADHD

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in mental health

Kim Kardashian Blames Kanye’s Twitter Rants on Bipolar Disorder

Kim Kardashian West has reacted to the rants by her husband, Kanye

Lady Blasts Ned Nwoko For Saying He Married Regina Daniels Because She Was A Virgin

A Nigerian Lady has slammed Ned Nwoko for saying he married Regina

Expert Raises Concern Over Increasing Incidence Of Mental Illness

Rev.fr. Benet Ugwu, a Mental Health Counselor, has expressed worry over the

Singapore-Based Nigerian Doctor Recommends Indoor Exercises for Physical, Mental Health

A Singapore-bases Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr Jonathan Obaje, has recommended regular indoor

Coronavirus, threat to mental health of individuals- Consultant Psychiatrist

The fear of Coronavirus may be hurting us more than the disease

Mental Health: NGO tasks FG on Law to Ensure Victims’ Rights

The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has expressed worry over

Mental Health awareness as antidotes to suicide says Experts

Dr Chigozie Igwe, a medical expert with the National Youth Service Corp

British royals William, Kate, Harry, others launch mental health text service

Britain’s young royals, brothers Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives

Bill to protect persons with mental health scales second reading in Senate

A bill to protect persons with mental health and substance abuse problems

Bandersnatch Star Dumps Social Media Over Mental Health Fears

Black Mirror's interactive instalment, Bandersnatch, is the experience that has been on

See the three biggest health fears in Britain

Obesity is the third biggest health concern among people in Britain after

Psychiatrists association calls for national emergency on depression, suicide

The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) says depression, suicide and drug abuse

Half of mental health disorders start at adolescence – WHO

Half of all mental illnesses begin at the adolescent age – before