New research finds that children’s rearing environment has a meaningful impact on their risk for major depression later in life, and notes the importance supporting of nurturing environments when children are at risk. In the study, authors analyzed the health
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Ever since birth control pills became available, researchers have been trying to understand the link between its use and moods. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and Leiden University
Taraji P. Henson may play one tough cookie as Cookie Lyon on Fox’s hit drama series “Empire,” but the American superstar actress and mum-of-one, is opening up more and more about her struggles with depression and anxiety. In a recent
A psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri has identified one of the ways married women can prevent falling into depression. According to her, Depression is a common mental disorder that causes people to experience depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings
At the height of battling his depression, Mr Olakunle Oladejo (real name withheld), said he could literally hear voices prompting him to jump off the Third Mainland Bridge, into the Lagoon. For months, Oladejo, a mechanical engineer at one of
The period post-birth is a truly delicate time for mums. Learning the signs and symptoms of health problems to not ignore at this time may save your life! Considering the trauma that the body endures during childbirth, some amount of
Depression has plagued many of recent. If you struggle with depression, you know that there isn’t an automatic way to fix your mood. But knowing that you’re not alone in what you’re dealing with can often be a big relief.
Singer and mom of two, Lami Phillips is urging us to go an extra mile in making sure that the people around us are indeed fine and not because they say so. She shared simple ways to be kinder to
Depression is the persistent feeling of sadness. It can occur in adulthood and also in childhood. In the past, quite a good number of people have spoken about battling with depression and how they won the battle. Now, the essence
Depression afflicts millions of people worldwide. It can occur for many different reasons: bad economy, family problems, failure, genetics, environment, lack of adequate hydration or exercise, and other factors. Of course, for some people, medication is necessary to beat depression
Scientists in a recent study have said that physical fitness may help to prevent depression and anxiety. According to medicalnewstoday.com, common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are a growing global issue as they reduce overall well-being and life
A large proportion of our time is spent at work as adults and this makes our experience at the workplace predictive of our overall well-being. According to a Lagos based consultant psychiatrist in his piece for the Punch Newspapers, Dr
Matt Haig, a renowned UK-based author recently shared a post on his Twitter page in which he encouraged people who are currently battling with depression. The British writer shared his personal experience about how he nearly died 20 years ago
A Jamaican man on Twitter, @AshciR who suffers from seasonal depression took to the micro-blogging platform to share some of the many things his girlfriend does to keep his head above water. According to @AshciR, his thoughtful girlfriend left his
Titi Tade, Clinical Psychologist, Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN) has revealed that more women attempted suicide than men in Nigeria. Tade, Deputy Director, Medical Social Services at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), made the assertion while delivering a
Celebrity blogger and mother-of-one, Linda Ikeji has unraveled how she thinks is the best way to stay happy and we completely agree with her. According to the single mom-of-one, one of the causes of depression which many are suffering from
A Nigerian doctor, Azibanigha Scott, in a blog post, addressed the wanton use of the words ‘depressed’ and ‘depression’. Dr. Azi, who worked as a clinical content researcher and later on, as a clinical analyst in one of the largest
Amara Kanu who is the wife of one of Africa’s most decorated footballers, Nwankwo Kanu enjoys using her Instagram page to educate her followers. In a recent Instagram post, the mom-of-three and fitness enthusiast who has been an inspirational coach
Nigerian queen of dance, Kafayat Shafau-Ameh aka Kaffy has shared personal details about her life in a new interview. The 38-year-old mum in a chat with The Sun News shared romantic details of how her husband of seven years proposed to her. She went
Founder and Publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, who has battled depression and attempted suicide in the past, has shared a thoughtful piece on the issue. In her insightful post, the 63-year-old media socialite who has many times shared that
Mental health is defined as the level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the state of someone who is “functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment”, but it appears the company where
Depression is the persistent feeling of sadness. Depression/anxiety have plagued many of recent. Most people have spoken about battling it and how they overcame it. Now, the essence of sharing all of their stories is for you to understand that
Nigerian columnist and publisher of the Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, has in a couple of tweets penned down her thoughts concerning the growing rate of suicide in Nigeria. The 62-year-old who has many times shared that she suffered chronic depression
Quite a good number of people, including entertainers have spoken about battling with depression/anxiety and how they overcame it. Now, the essence of sharing all of their stories is for you to understand that you are not alone and show
Turns out the ‘go and pray about it’ is not peculiar to Nigerians, the Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson said they were told the same in their battle with mental health. The Empire star, 48, who is being celebrated as
