My Mental Health and I

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“Taking care of your mind is the first step to building a healthy and happy life”

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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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A supportive hand holding another in a comforting gesture, symbolizing emotional connection, compassion, and mental health support.
When Holding A Hand Was the Breakthrough My Mind Needed
By Rhema Sometimes, healing doesn’t come from therapy rooms or long conversations. Sometimes, it’s found in a quiet room, in the gentle weight...
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African woman holding a protest sign against violence and police brutality
The Startling Truth Nigeria Must Face: Mental Health After The Yelewata And Daudu Slaughter
By Nwaoku Adanna On 14th June, 2025, the farming communities of Yelewata and Daudu in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State was turned into...
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Woman sitting on the floor with her hand on her chest, leaning against a bed, symbolizing anxiety or emotional distress.
More Than A Talk: My Truth about living with anxiety
Anxiety is a word I had to learn at an early age. Realising Something Was Wrong I have a very clear memory of the moment I first realised something...
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