My Mental Health and I

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Attempted suicide in Nigeria
Nigeria’s New Approach to Attempted Suicide: What Happens Now?
The Federal Government’s move to decriminalise attempted suicide is a necessary break with a punitive past. But removing the threat of prosecution is only the beginning. Nigeria must now build the crisis care, treatment, follow-up, financing and data systems that a person in suicidal distress actually needs.  On...
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African teenage girl sitting by a window and looking outside, reflecting on her teenage mental health.
Teenage Mental Health: This Is What “I’m Fine” Really Means
“I’m fine” doesn’t always mean “I’m okay.” When it comes to understanding teenage mental health, there can be a difference...
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environment and mental health
Proven Ways Your Environment and Mental Health Are Connected
A while back, I was speaking to my mum about how some people would not have to struggle with their mental health if only their environment could...
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