depression

August 28, 2023

The Media Blog: Iyanya Shares Journey of Battling Bankruptcy, Legal Troubles and Depression

In the world of glitz and glamour, where stars shine their brightest, it’s easy to forget that fame doesn’t always guarantee a life free from struggles. Nigerian singer Iyanya recently revealed a deeply personal chapter of his life that serves as a stark reminder of the human side of celebrities. In a heart-to-heart conversation on... Read More

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The Music Blog: I was suicidal and turned to smoking when I made ‘Soso’ – Omah Lay opens up

Nigerian music is blessed with a multitude of talented artists who constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity within the genre. Among these rising stars, Omah Lay shines bright as one of the finest musicians making waves on the global stage. With his groundbreaking hit single ‘Soso,’ Omah Lay has captured the hearts of... Read More

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‘My girlfriend just told me she’s a lesbian’ – Omah Lay reveals

Omah Lay, the Nigerian artiste known for his hit singles such as “Godly” and “Bad Influence,” has recently revealed some personal and shocking details about his life. In a series of posts shared on Twitter, the singer disclosed that he battled with depression, and insecurity, and almost took his own life. He also made a... Read More

Boy Alone EP, depression, Girlfriend, lesbian, Omah lay

February 12, 2022

Singer says religion can cure depression and we are worried

Hopefully, his message does not go farther than it already has. But, we know religion is a big deal in Nigerian society, such that religious people can lay down their lives safeguarding their dogmas. In this sense, religious people argue that their religious group is superior to the other. Miracle Chukwuebuka Nwaogu, called Mirrikle, is... Read More

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 seeking to understand, even if we sometimes bungle the conversation in our attempt to bring it to life. Take this discussion on Twitter about what... Read More

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anxiety, depression, mental health, Mental Illness, nigeria, PTSD

therapy

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 learnt in therapy that …” I don’t know why, but I have heeded that advice since and approached this piece with that as the watchword.... Read More

Non-binary Blog

anxiety, depression, Life Lessons, lifestyle, mental awareness, mental health, Therapy

January 21, 2021

3 Nigerian men open up about feeling unlovable when they are broke

The designation of men as ‘providers’ is as old as human civilisation, and while the cost of this on men’s overall well-being – particularly as regards to their sense of self-worth, has only been in public discourse for a handful of decades the implication of this cost is replete in our daily lives if we... Read More

Non-binary Blog

depression, men, money, patriarchy, women

September 8, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: Here’s how we can curb the epidemic of suicide

“Did you really want to die?” “No one commits suicide because they want to die.” “Then why do they do it?” “Because they want to stop the pain.” ― Tiffanie DeBartolo September is the National Suicide Prevention Month in the USA. The suicide prevention month is an annual month-long campaign with an aim to inform... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNAaijaNonBinary, depression, suicide

September 7, 2020

How we think about mental illness | The Daily Vulnerable

by Dami Odiachi Maybe it’s the same for depression. The other day I got an email from a reader. He said that his boss was a toxic individual and believed that quitting would alleviate his depression. Maybe it might. Maybe he’s right. But, there’s a chance that he isn’t. Sometimes we eat undercooked chicken and... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

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The Daily Vulnerable

August 25, 2020

Things happen | The Daily Vulnerable

by Dami Odiachi There are days when my temperament is abysmal and getting out of bed is impossible. I don’t like labels and what they do to one’s sense of self so I try not to use any. I know that my therapist would call what I go through depression, but I can’t let myself... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

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The Daily Vulnerable

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 Speed Rail Authority. The press release stated I was leaving “to focus on family and personal business.” In corporate speak, this usually means someone got... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

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August 18, 2020

iFitness CEO hosts Betty Irabor on a webinar themed ‘Prioritizing your Physical and Mental Wellbeing’

In response to the far reaching effects of the lockdown caused by the global pandemic, physical fitness company iFitness organized a free interactive mental health webinar on “Prioritizing Physical and Mental Wellbeing.” Founder of popular lifestyle magazine “Genevieve” and vocal mental health advocate Betty Irabor was the speaker invited to connect with attendees. Exploring her... Read More

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Tackling increased suicide rates: by eliminating these issues

She was found dead in her room. Reports stated that she committed suicide because she was dumped by her boyfriend. In another report, her friends and uncle stated that she decided to take her life after she was raped by the said boyfriend. She was motivated by the fact that she was a virgin and... Read More

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January 28, 2019

Odunlade Adekola has been cast in an upcoming movie that will tackle depression

2018 ended for Odunlade Adekola on an exciting note, winning Best Actor in a Comedy at last year’s AMVCA, which cleverly fuelled publicity for his movie The Vendor. While Odunlade is a full-fledged comedy actor with a meme legacy that we will always remember, the actor has been recruited in a movie that will tackle... Read More

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October 12, 2018

60 million Nigerians are at risk of depression – NOIPolls/Joy, Inc. National Report reveals

60 million Nigerians have been estimated to be at risk of suffering from depression according to a groundbreaking national report on depression. The Nigeria National Depression report, produced by Joy, Inc., the benefit corporation building happier and flourishing Africans, in partnership with NOIPolls, the number one country-specific public opinion polling and research organisation in West... Read More

depression, INC, joy, NOIPolls, World Health Organisation (WHO)

October 25, 2017

Opinion: The suicide cry for help that we often miss

by Isa Eneye Mubarak The problem about suicide is that one makes a permanent, irreversible, irrevocable treatment of a temporary problem, but still, it is becoming a trend in Nigeria. When one is suicidal, they just want to be out of their current situation or their miserable lives, and they see death as the escape... Read More

depression, Mental Illness, nigeria, opinion, suicide

Depression almost pushed me to commit suicide – Ubi Franklin

TripleMG boss, Ubi Franklin, shocked fans and friends alike on Thursday when he shared a personal secret on the social media. On Instagram, Franklin recounted how, between July 2016 and March 2017, he struggled hard with depressive moments that would have pushed him to commit suicide. During that period, he noted, his life took a turn... Read More

depression, suicide, TripleMG, Ubi Franklin

Poetry: Depression

by dijiaderoGBA Sometimes, I want to talk. Sometimes, I want to cry. Two sides of life. One for the pain. Other for the pain. Who will listen ? Who will I talk to? Depression is a friend. I smile. I cry. I pretend. I wish I could speak. I wish you could listen.... Read More

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I have stopped many people from committing suicide – TeeBillz

by Azeez Adeniyi TeeBillz, husband to music star, Tiwa Savage has said he has stopped many people from committing suicide since his rehabilitation. TeeBillz had attempted to jump into the Lagos lagoon during a marital crisis with Tiwa Savage. He had accused her of infidelity and insensitivity to his feelings. In an interview with Punch,... Read More

coach, depression, Marriage, suicide, TeeBillz, tiwa savage

[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 relaxation. Personally I became aware of the ability of music to help ease stress and anxiety after discovering Brian Eno’s ambient albums, a sound specifically... Read More

anxiety, depression, mental health, Music

Twitter user, @SubDeliveryman saves depression patient from committing suicide

by Dolapo Adelana The alertness of a Twitter user, @SubDeliveryMan on Sunday helped save the life of another user on the social media platform. A series of tweets by @Xiamora_XO was spotted by @SubDeliveryMan, who quickly raised the alarm. Hours later it was reported that @Xiamora_XO who actually attempted suicide by slitting her wrist was... Read More

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Opinion: Winning the battle against suicide

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel On the 19th of January The Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Mr Abubakar Mohammed, while addressing Police officers in Bayelsa State, expressed worry over the increasing incidents of suicide among officers across the country. In his words he said “The Inspector General of Police (IG) has asked us... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

Olusegun Adeniyi: The silent battles of life

by Olusegun Adeniyi Even though I had watched the two minute Youtube clip, “Silent Battles” several times on WhatsApp, what the young man was saying offered a whole new meaning last Sunday afternoon. That was after someone reposted it on a platform, following the newsbreak that a medical doctor whose name was later revealed as... Read More

depression, medicine, mental health, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, suicide

Ololade Ajekigbe: Depression- It’s time to pay attention

by Ololade Ajekigbe A man decides to end his life by plunging into the lagoon on a glorious Sunday evening. He was a medical doctor. To the average observer, he appeared to be comfortable, or at least better off than most people. In different circumstances, but in clearly another act of suicide, a final year... Read More

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Adekoya Bolade: Talking about suicide

by Adekoya Boladale Growing up as a nine-year-old boy with a single parent is extremely challenging especially with all the frustrations our society offers. The thought of committing suicide had often crossed my mind, not once, not twice, and not even thrice! There was an occasion I had summoned the courage to do the needful... Read More

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February 22, 2017

The Thread: Mr Ibu’s success story is everything

Hope is a powerful thing, and much needed in our country today because of how tough things have gotten. Wherever you are, whatever you might be going through, we hope Mr Ibu’s story pulls you through one day at a time. Do see below: Wow.

depression, hunger, life, Mr Ivu, nollywood, Suicidal instincts

January 16, 2017

Biola Williams: Depression is a monster that must not be feared

by Biola Williams The NIH (National Institute of Mental Health) says depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, working or even relating with people. Depression is different from the fluctuations... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

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December 13, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Like Jonathan, Buhari has become a very dangerous president

In the months prior to the 2015 general elections, the wind of ‘change’ swept through Nigeria. Almost everyone was excited at the prospect of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (as he then was) unseating the then President Goodluck Jonathan to become president of the country. Chants of “sai baba” were not uncommon in parts of Nigeria and... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Falconets defender depressed after receiving N10000 from NFF

One of the players who represented Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papau New Guinea has been hospitalised in the traumatic unit of a hospital in Abuja The Vanguard reports. The defender, Mary Ologbosere, who recently lost her father was left depressed due to the Nigeria Football Federation’s inability to pay them. Family members of... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Stanley Chidiebere Okonkwo: No one told us [Nigerian Voices]

by Stanley Chidiebere Okonkwo I had wondered why people cry when someone dies. For some people, it is so natural. Mother’s acrobatics when her mother was let down the grave could make anyone pass her for a professional mourner. She suddenly broke out from her seat and ran towards the mouth of the six-foot grave, barefooted.... Read More

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