By MMHI team Every year on October 10th, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness, fighting stigma, and reminding us that mental health is just as important as physical health. The day was first established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, and since […]
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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, anxiety, or other mental health conditions but are wrongly diagnosed,
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By MMHI Team 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 can break down barriers,
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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, fear, and survival. A typical Nigerian household is often built on strong values of tradition, faith, and discipline, but when it comes to mental health, there’s often little understanding
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By Nwaoku Adanna On 14th June, 2025, the farming communities of Yelewata and Daudu in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State was turned into a killing field as suspected fulani herdsmen stormed the community and killed over 200 people, rendered families homeless, and traumatized survivors to an extreme level. While as much as the reports
When it comes to relationships, love is often seen as the glue that holds everything together. But what happens when you decide to marry someone with a mental illness? Can you marry someone with a mental illness? More importantly, should you? And if you do, how does mental health impact relationships? In my latest video,
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Do you ever wonder if mental health goals are necessary when setting goals for the new year? 2024 is around the corner, and you’ve probably started writing down your goals for the upcoming year. You’re thinking of all the areas of your life that need improvement—perhaps your finances, your career, your relationships, and much more.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the movie “Lars and the Real Girl”. Despite its release back in 2007, I found myself captivated by its compelling storyline. The film explores the life of Lars Lindstrom, a socially awkward young man who forms an unconventional bond with a lifelike doll named Bianca. It raises thought-provoking
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Living in a foreign country can pose a myriad of mental health challenges. These challenges range from homesickness and cultural shock to feelings of loneliness, depression, and stress. However, with the right mindset and tools, it is possible to overcome mental health challenges and come out stronger. As someone who has lived in China for
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Why mental health needs to be taught in schools is a topic of increasing importance in today’s society. With the rise in mental health issues among students, there is a growing need for education that focuses on mental health and emotional well-being. In today’s society, mental health issues are becoming more prevalent than ever before.
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