MANI x TikTok: Big Energy from Joburg!
Hey fam! We have got huge news!! MANI has been selected as one of the recipients of TikTok’s Mental Health Education Fund, rolled out during their first-ever Digital Well-Being Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa What’s the Fund about? TikTok launched this fund as part of a $2.3 million investment to support 31 […]
The Art of Self-Compassion: Why You’re Your Best Friend and How to Be That
By Omolola Because if you wouldn’t talk to your friend like that, why do it to yourself? Let’s be real. Some of us are way nicer to our friends than we are to ourselves. We uplift our friends, provide comfort, and send them empowering voice notes with messages like “you’ve got this!” But when it […]
Overthinking Olympics: And the Gold Medal Goes to… Me
You won’t magically stop overthinking overnight. The goal isn’t to never worry again. It’s to catch yourself sooner and treat yourself more gently. Some days you’ll overthink. Some days you’ll breathe through it like a boss. Both are valid. You’re learning. And that’s a big deal.
The Survivor
I’m writing this with a trembling hand, but a strong will to live. Right now, as I write this, I’m still fighting suicidal thoughts. This isn’t a story from my past, it’s a battle I’m still in.
The Helper: Priscilla
Hi, my name is Priscilla, I have struggled with anxiety and depression since my teens.
The Silent Fighter: Victor
Hi. My Name is Victor. I am 26.
I have My Suicide Note placed just under my bed.
International Men’s Day 2024
by Finding Hope: Mental Health Education and Support According to Wikipedia, International Men’s Day (IMD), celebrated annually on November 19, “is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence. The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day are set out in ‘All the […]
Trust Me, He Cannot Handle it Himself!
By Lucas Expensive More often than not, the idea that men can handle all their issues alone, without the help of others, persists in everyone’s mind. The thought of vulnerability is something most men feel they cannot afford, as evidenced by statements like “Men should not cry” or “Men should not show weakness.” Many […]
Stigma and Discrimination: Barriers to Realizing Mental Health for All
By Omolola Hi there, mental health enthusiast! Let’s dive into a topic that’s super important but often swept under the rug: stigma and discrimination. We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, but when it comes to mental health, many people are judged before they even open the cover. The stigma […]
Mental Health as a Human Right: What Does It Mean for Everyone?
By Omolola Hey, you! Let’s talk about something serious and super important: Mental Health as a Human Right. We would be keeping it real and relatable. You probably have heard this saying a million times that “health is wealth”, but let’s be honest, how often do we include mental health in that conversation? This […]
