Tag: #mentalillness

11 years

You can get help: These are registered mental health centres in Nigeria #BreakTheSilence

by Rachel Ogbu The country is generally short of physicians and, with a population of over 120 million, has less than 100 psychiatrists. The bulk of psychiatric service is provided…

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11 years

#NoShame: Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Britney Spears and 17 other celebs who’ve battled mental Illness

by Rachel Ogbu Mental health is an increasing priority for the average person. But what about the celebrities or famous people we've come to follow so closely? They aren't exempt…

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#HealthWatch: Women who have their ovaries removed are more likely to suffer mental decline in old age [DETAILS]

Removal of a woman's ovaries leads to an increased risk of mental decline in older age, new research suggests. The procedure, which triggers a 'surgical menopause', is most often carried…

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#MentalIllness : Mental illness stigma limits resources to help- William R. Isemann

by William R. Isemann When someone is battling a physical illness, people rush to help. Fundraisers abound for childhood cancer patients, teenagers who have been in car accidents and parents…

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#MentalIllness: Don’t discriminate, open communication is key to a lasting cure

by Rachel Ogbu There is a saying in Nigeria that suggests everybody has got “five minutes of madness.” In as much as this is usually used in jesting terms, the…

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