By Blossom Deji-Aderinto I believe we’ve all seen movies or imagined counselling sessions in which the client walks in, sits down on the couch with his or her head to the ceiling, and goes on and on about what happened to him at work or what he really thinks about the colour blue while nothing […]
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By Lovlyn Valentine’s Day is something you are already familiar with. It’s not new to you, even if you may not fully know its origin or how it became known as a celebration of love. Over time, through different periods and cultural shifts, it has grown into what we now recognise as a global day
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By Lovlyn It’s no secret that mental health is surrounded by countless misconceptions. Many of these beliefs aren’t new, they’re ideas we’ve grown up hearing, ideas repeated by family, friends, and society until they begin to feel normal or even acceptable. The problem is that these myths don’t exist in isolation. They shape how we
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By Annabel, Sometimes it’s easy to ignore a mild headache, especially when life gets busy. We brush it off, tuning out the dull ache until it intensifies, the room spins, and we find ourselves fainting. Many of us treat our minds the same way, missing the early warning signs until we’re facing a full-blown mental
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By Lovlyn Money can be a major source of stress. When bills keep piling up, unexpected expenses pop up, and your income just isn’t stretching enough, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Financial stress doesn’t just affect your wallet; it can take a serious toll on your mental health. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly worrying
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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