My Mental Health and I

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september 10 world suicide prevention day
World Suicide Prevention Day - Awareness
Suicide is a sensitive and heavily stigmatised topic. It is essential to have open and honest discussions. Suicide awareness is critical because...
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Young Black girl covering her face, head bowed, representing anxiety and the emotional burden of being the oldest daughter
How Anxiety Makes Being The Oldest Daughter A Painful Challenge
The Hidden Weight of Being the Eldest Daughter My mental health struggles began long before I even recognized them as such. Growing up as the...
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A young girl with acne, partially covering her face, showing the raw and emotional struggle with self-confidence and mental health.
The Ugly Lies Acne Made Me Believe About Myself
The beginning of my insecurities  Growing up, I never cared about my looks, which is funny because I received a lot of compliments as a...
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Young woman sitting in front of a mirror, looking at her reflection, with adhesive notes and plasters on her face showing messages like “acne is normal” and “I’m not my skin,” symbolizing body dysmorphia and self-acceptance.
Add Curves, Subtract Self: The Hidden Cost of Being Seen
When beauty is measured in likes, what’s left of the girl beneath the filter? By Rhema Nwamadi  In a world where social media filters can...
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A man sits alone in a dimly lit living room, his face hidden in the shadows. A faint glow from the television is the only light in the room, casting a somber and isolated mood.
What You Need to Know About Growing Up With Mental Health Issues in a Nigerian Home
By Chiamaka Ezeani, If you grew up in a Nigerian home with mental health issues, your childhood may have felt like a confusing mix of silence,...
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A young Muslim girl in black hijab sits alone in quiet reflection, symbolizing inner struggle and hope.
How Faith Helped Me Reclaim My Mind
My mental health journey quietly began when I was about 15, though I didn’t have the language for it then. I’ve always been emotional, but in...
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