Nobody warned you that growing up in a polygamous home could leave marks you would spend years trying to understand. Not the kind you can point to. The quiet kind. The ones that show up when you are an adult, and you realise you have never quite known where you belong, or why love always […]
The Truth About Growing Up in a Polygamous Home Read More »
How much do you know about being a firstborn in an African home? In Igbo culture, the firstborn holds not only a title but also traditional authority. The firstborn son, known as the Diokpara, is expected to inherit his father’s Obi, the family compound used for ancestral connection, social gatherings, and family decision-making, making him
The Truth About Being a Firstborn in an African Home Read More »
Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting you psychologically? These days, every podcast, video, or blog post you come across is either about artificial intelligence or has AI behind it in one way or another. Then there’s the constant conversation: AI taking over jobs, AI being the future, AI replacing humans, AI
Is AI Really Affecting You Psychologically? What You Need to Know Read More »
For a very long time in Africa, being mentally ill did not mean getting help. Instead, it meant being locked up, chained, beaten, or treated like a criminal. Many people suffering from depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other mental health conditions were not treated like patients. They were treated like problems. This did not just
Mental Health Laws in Africa: What You Should Know Read More »
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 changes. Images like
The Truth About Mental Health Counselling Sessions Read More »
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 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
Surprising Impact of Valentine’s Day on Your Mental Health Read More »
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 view mental
30 Mental Health Myths You Need To Stop Believing Read More »
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 health crisis.
8 Urgent Signs You Need Therapy Before Things Escalate Read More »
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 about how
How to Protect Your Mental Health When You’re Struggling Financially Read More »
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 then, it has
World Mental Health Day 2025 – Mental Health is Also Health Read More »