By Annabel Adokwu Nigeria is home to over 230 million people, yet fewer than 650 mental health professionals are available to serve them. Between severe shortages, cultural stigma, and overworked doctors, misdiagnosis of mental illness has become a silent epidemic. Many Nigerians live with depression,...

Suicide is a sensitive and heavily stigmatised topic. It is essential to have open and honest discussions. Suicide awareness is critical because it helps us understand the complexities of mental health, identify warning signs, and provide support to those who need it most. By talking about suicide, we...

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 eldest daughter came with a weight I was never prepared for. I was expected to be responsible, strong, and “mature,” even though I was still just a child 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 child. It was either people said it to me directly, or I would hear them saying it to my mum or brother. I appreciated the comments, but I never dwelt on them....

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 turn insecurity into a trend, many young African girls are silently reshaping themselves, physically, emotionally, and mentally just to “fit.” Eating disorders...