PCOS & Mental Health: A Talk on What’s Going On
Hey ladies, let’s talk for a moment. If you’re dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you know it’s not just about irregular periods or unwanted hair growth. This condition can seriously mess with your mental health too, like anxiety, mood swings, and a whole lot of stress. So let’s break it down. What is […]
Breaking the Silence: Let’s Talk Suicide Prevention in Our Community
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it’s time to talk about something that’ people shy from suicide. With over 7,000 lives lost annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s clear that we need to take action. The Nigerian National Survey on Mental Health (2019) shows that 1 in 5 Nigerians face mental health […]
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