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 […]

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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