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
Term of the Week

Let’s learn the right languages to use One thing we are passionate about at MANI is ending the stigma around mental health which is why we would be sharing the correct terms weekly to be promoting mental health awareness. Kindly share on your stories to get across to as many people as possible
Digital life and Women’s Mental Health at Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) is a youth-led mental health organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria.
We are partnering with them on a project funded by Comic Relief to provide better mental health for young people in Nigeria, called “Bridging the Gap: Improving youth mental health in Nigeria”. They recently held an event looking at Digital Life and Women’s Mental Health, assembling a fantastic panel of contributors