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Ado Aminu September 1, 2021

Surprise! Nigerian teenagers are actual human beings with feelings

In a perfect world, the realisation – for that’s what it, not a discovery – that teenagers grapple with a lot of emotional upheaval in their lives won’t come as…

Ado Aminu June 4, 2021

Lack of accessibility may be pushing Nigerians to self-diagnose mental illness, but it doesn’t have to be the only way

However slow going, the conversation on mental illness continues to shift from the dark place of shame and silence it had occupied for years in Nigeria to a place of…

Ado Aminu May 24, 2021

3 Nigerians share lessons they learned in therapy that changed their lives

A practising therapist’s advice once taught me to never frame a piece of advice received from a therapist as “my therapist taught/told me'' but to instead frame it as “I…

Ado Aminu May 7, 2021

Peer pressure is a major contributor to Nigeria’s mental health crisis

The notion of peer pressure being bad for business is not new to anyone raised by Nigerian parents. In every ethnic language in Nigeria there is a phrase to admonish…

Our Journey Is Joy August 19, 2020

Facing depression and anxiety | The Daily Vulnerable

by Lenny Mendonca On Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m., Californians learned I had resigned as Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and chair of the California High…

Chinedu Okafor May 18, 2020

Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

This was the tweet that awoken Twitter users today to revisit the issue of anxiety. Anxiety, much like every other ailment that may appear foreign to the average Nigerian,…

musicblog April 19, 2017

[The Music Blog] Music for the pain: 5 pro-tips to help you curate the perfect playlist to combat anxiety

Music they say is the ultimate form of empathy. Presumably, this is why sound therapists have spent years of researching music to evolve a methodology for restoration of health and…

Isime Esene January 6, 2017

The Church Blog: An open letter to fear

by Fowowe Damilola No 1, Grace Avenue, Light Kingdom Domain. 7th Day of Salvation, Eternity. Hopeless Dungeon, Gloom Territory, Darkened Arena. Dear Fear, LETTER OF DISCONTINUED ASSOCIATION Hi Mister, or…

January 18, 2014

I’m not sick or hospitalised – Akunyili cries out

by Isi Esene Ex-NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili has denied reports that she is nursing an ailment in the United States saying she is there on a private visit. According to a…

December 24, 2013

Pres. Jonathan summons Stella Oduah for closed door meeting

by 'Jola Sotubo Following renewed calls for the sack of the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah over the recent bullet proof car scandal by the House of representatives, Ms. Oduah…

October 11, 2013

7 ways to reduce phone anxiety

by Holly Riordan Whenever you're nervous about making a phone call, sit in a place that you're comfortable in. Look over at your favorite poster, the one of One Direction…

September 14, 2013

7 foods that help reduce anxiety

by Chloe Johnson In fact, just the smell of air-popped popcorn has been shown to make you happier. 1. CASHEWS Cashews are the best of the foods that will boost…

August 13, 2013

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Anxiety mounts over the poor state of Eko bridge

by Oge Okonkwo The Eko bridge in Lagos state has become a cause for concern as its shabby state has become a source of worry for thousands of commuters…

July 26, 2013

8 dreaded sexual dry spells that are totally normal

by Maressa Brown ....the truth of the matter is that dry spells are a completely normal part of any long-term relationship. We're constantly hearing how frequently people have sex and how what's normal for one couple may be totally…

July 4, 2013

Casual sex can lead to depression and anxiety – Study

Sleeping around may earn you brownie points with your mates, but you may end up paying an unexpectedly high price. Research has revealed that young people who have casual sex…

April 25, 2013

If everybody likes you, you are definitely doing something wrong

by Ben Michaelis "I want to do it but I'm afraid." "What are you afraid of?" "I'm afraid that people won't like me." "And?" "And, that's it. I don't want…

March 25, 2013

10 tips for getting over your fear of public speaking

by Vivian Diller Most people can avoid the kind of scrutiny that pro golfer Charlie Beljan recently endured when his panic attack was caught on national television. But you may be among…

January 16, 2013

#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…

January 15, 2013

#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…

December 12, 2012

12 dangerous reasons to get married

by Dr. Shauna H. Springer When one looks to one's partner to be any type of drug instead of a living, breathing human being with an agenda of his or…

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