UNSEEN HEROES: STANDING BY LOVED ONES
Are you one of the unseen heroes standing by a loved one through their struggles with suicidal thoughts or behavior? You are not alone. According to the Nigerian National Survey on Mental Health (2020), 1 in 5 Nigerians have supported someone facing these challenges. September marks World Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month—a time for us […]
Term of the Week
Today, Let’s learn the right term to use. Did you find this helpful? If yes spread the word by sharing!
Term of the Week
Hey there! Today is another day to learn the right terms to reduce the stigma around mental health. Did you find this helpful? If yes spread the word by sharing!
Term of the Week
Hey there! On today’s episode of learning the right terms to reduce the stigma around mental health. So instead of saying “A person is retarded”, Try saying this “A person with nan intellectual disability” Did you find this helpful? If yes spread the word by sharing!
Term of the Week
Hey there! Today is another day to learn the right terms to reduce the stigma around mental health. So instead of saying “They are an addict”, Try saying this “They are a person with an addiction” Did you find this helpful? If yes spread the word by sharing!
Weekly Feature: How Do You Stay Positive When Feeling Overwhelmed?
“There are less than a handful of people I consider my safe spaces…” On this week’s feature, we asked Michelle Dede “How she stays positive when she feels overwhelmed” and here is what she said; “As someone who has anxiety, staying positive when I feel overwhelmed depends on where […]
Managing Stress Amidst the Chaos of This World
Hey there, stress-busters! Welcome back to our series on managing stress. I hope you have been glowing and healthy since the last blog post. I promised to come back with more tips and I’m here to fulfil that promise. The first step to effectively managing any type of stress you’re going through is […]
Outsmarting Stress: Tips for a Healthier Life
If you’ve ever braved the hustle and bustle of Lagos, whether as a Nigerian or a visitor, you’ve definitely crossed paths with stress. From the endless traffic, struggling for bus, to crowded buses to the noise pollution and the city’s relentless pace, stress is practically a given. Stress is like that uninvited guest […]
HerCanvas Harmony: Celebrating Women, Art, and Mental Well-being with MANI
Dearest mental health lovers, We’re back and better than ever, ready to spill the tea on one of the most epic events of the year. On Saturday, 23rd March 2024, the University of Lagos was buzzing with excitement as Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) rolled out the red carpet for HerCanvas Harmony. And […]
Term of the Week
Another week to learn the right language when communicating about suicide