In a recent interview with Dr. Biola Adebayo Akinrinde, a courageous young lady shared her harrowing story, bravely opening up about her traumatic experiences. Dr. Biola, a Nollywood, actress, the presenter and producer of “Talk to B,” provided a platform for individuals to share their struggles and seek understanding. However, the aftermath of this particular […]
In a world where the well-being of our society is intricately linked to the mental health of its individuals, the significance of investing in our children and mental health care cannot be overstated. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it becomes increasingly evident that the foundation of a healthy, thriving community lies in […]
World Bipolar Day is a significant occasion that brings attention to bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In Nigeria, where mental health awareness and resources are still developing, it is crucial to shine a light on this often misunderstood disorder. The Stop Mental Illness Foundation is proud to join […]
We are excited to announce that the Stop Mental Illness Foundation’s Basic Level mental health training is now underway. As part of Week One, we are excited to present the replay video on Understanding Mental Health (November 4th & 5th). This video provides valuable insights into the intricacies of mental health and equips viewers with essential […]
pdf_20230507_140931_0000 (1) EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU Parenting and child’s mental health Parenting Parenting practices can have a significant impact on a child’s mental health. Positive parenting practices that promote emotional warmth, responsiveness, and consistency have been associated with better mental health outcomes for children. Emotional warmth refers to parents’ ability […]
Today, many marriages are found to be ending in divorce. Marriage is the beginning of a life-long relationship, while divorce is an end. After the passing of few days, months or years of married life, some conflicts and bitterness may arise in your relationship and, you might begin to think about a divorce. Divorce […]
Monday 10 October, being World Mental Health Day, we will be joining others around the world to observe this year’s World Mental Health Day, through campaign and calling for severe mental illness to be a global priority. We know that more people are experiencing poor mental health because of the rising cost of living. […]
I breaks my heart and sometimes brings tears to my eyes when I see people speak ill of their benefactors and/or mentors because of MIS-UNDERSTANDINGS (take note of the prefix – MIS. What that simply means is this, understanding that is ‘missing.’). If you have outgrown the usefulness of your benefactors and/or mentors, don’t burn […]
A UK-based Nigerian Disc Jockey, identified as Olaniyi Oladigbo, popularly known simply as DJ Ola has died. According to reports from his friends, DJ Ola committed suicide on Tuesday, September 13 after battling with depression. DJ Ola reportedly took his own life, shortly after dropping off his children at school on Tuesday.It was reported that […]
Recently, I was with a group of Nigerian youths discussing the state of our educational system. During my enlightening conversation with those group of youths, one of them said, “Egbon Kay, e gbagbe; e ma waasu fun waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (meaning, brother Kay, don’t bother yourself to preach to usssssssssssssss), school is a scam!” I asked […]