EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU July Newsletter Self-care is a holistic practice that encompasses various principles, practices, and strategies aimed at nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves consciously and intentionally taking care of yourself, prioritizing your needs, and fostering a deep sense of self-love and compassion. Here, we will explore the different […]
David Allen described “Patience” as the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in your mind. Most times things won’t work out as planned or as you want them to be, and this can take a toll on us and our mental health. Well, do not be […]
If someone asks you, “Who are you?” what do you give in reply? Hold a bit before you rush into answering that question. What if you were to ask yourself who YOU really are, can you sell yourself to YOU, and be accepted? Whatever your reply would be, there is still a “YOU in you” […]
Stop Mental Illness Foundation presents a Virtual Conference and Recognition Award to the Health Workers on World Mental Health Day
Lot of things are normal in Nigeria because of the structure of our society. According to (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), to distinguish between insane and sane people we need to acknowledge the cultural and subculture factors which make it really difficult to identify abnormal people in Nigeria society because everything seems really normal to Nigerians.
We obviously can’t define what a good mum is, but there are so many things we can engage in, so as to improve ourselves on daily basis, to equip them in balancing up their roles, as well as maintaining emotional steadiness.
2% in 5% people are facing mental illness problem, while 4% in 5% find it very difficult to maintain a good mental health in Nigeria, but due to the stigma attached, they are counteracts from seeking treatments and good life choices, which has denied millions of promising young ones the opportunity to solid life chances to plan ahead for their future, the ability to be productive and privileges to impart the society.
We may not be privileged to control or change definite situation we sometimes find ourselves, but we can choose our happiness with the way we approach lives and also evaluate and improve relationships communications and experience in all ramifications.
Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental illness that causes feeling of unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness and helplessness, which usually lead to suicidal thought or actions. It affects an individual’S thinking, feelings and functions.