My Mental Health and I

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Young Nigerian man sitting alone on outdoor steps looking distressed while hiding emotional pain behind silence
When You Say ‘You’re Fine’… But Are You Really?
By Chidinma Victory Eric Most young adults in Nigeria live with a mindset that no matter what happens to them, they have to appear fine. Not...
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Not every thought is a wish, and not every fear is true. Herein lies the mind’s quiet struggle, where love battles anxiety, and repetition feels eternal.
The Frantic Mind of OCD: Trapped in Endless What-If Loops
By Rhema, Lovlyn What if relief only comes after checking again… and again… and again? This isn’t about being cautious. It’s about...
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Person working at a desk with multiple monitors and laptops, surrounded by recording equipment, symbolizing content creation workload and mental exhaustion.
The Truth About Mental Exhaustion Content Creators Never Discuss
By Onikoyi Zainab (Zaen) Something I feel like we don’t talk nearly enough about is how heavy it actually is to stay creative on demand. From...
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Close up of a globe highlighting countries in West and North Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Morocco.
Mental Health Laws in Africa: What You Should Know
By Adanna Nwaoku For a very long time in Africa, being mentally ill did not mean getting help. Instead, it meant being locked up, chained,...
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A client speaking to a mental health counsellor during a counselling session while the therapist takes notes on a clipboard
The Truth About Mental Health Counselling Sessions
By Blossom Deji-Aderinto I believe we’ve all seen movies or imagined counselling sessions in which the client walks in, sits down on...
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Couple holding hands, symbolising love and connection, promoting healthy relationships and mental well-being.
Surprising Impact of Valentine’s Day on Your Mental Health
By Chinasa Lovlyn Nwachukwu Valentine’s Day is something you are already familiar with. It’s not new to you, even if you may not fully know...
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