Our mental health is more fragile than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic. For Mental Health Awareness Month, an expert is sharing resources, tips and ways to protect your mental health. Some habits that take up just 21 minutes each day
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Anxiety is a widely suffered disorder that needs to be talked about, especially in this period and American model, Kendall Jenner has opened up about her mental health journey during the lockdown and before, and how she’s coping. Kendall has
Amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic and isolation, our mental health is more fragile than ever. For Mental Health Awareness Month, experts are sharing resources, tips, and ways to protect your mental health. There’s plenty of advice when it comes
Selena Gomez has revealed that she was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The singer, 27, openly discussed her bipolar diagnosis for the first time with Miley Cyrus on her Bright Minded Instagram Live series on Friday. After speaking about her donation to
Many Nigerians used to view mental health issues as a western problem but that’s not nearly the truth going by the trends in recent years. The number of Nigerians with psychiatric issues is escalating, the National Association of Resident Doctors
The term special needs can be referred to a vast array of diagnoses and/or disabilities. Children with special needs may have been born with a syndrome, terminal illness, profound cognitive impairment, or serious psychiatric problems. Other children may have special
The Nigerian government is now on a commemdable path to demystify the scourge of mental health issues as well as create a safe place for sufferers within the country. Nigeria, the world’s 7th largest country has a population of 200 million
International Human Rights Group, Amnesty International, has urged the Nigerian Government to ban the violent and dehumanizing practices used against people suffering from Mental health issues in the country. In a damning report, published yesterday, Monday, (Nov. 11), Amnesty International
American singer, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga is the cover girl for Elle’s December Issue. Gaga sat with media mogul Oprah for the interview where she discussed her exponential career path and her battles with mental
We women know the drill: we start menstruating as teenagers, or earlier, and have the ability to become pregnant, and then as we age we lose both our period and childbearing abilities through menopause. According to experts, these life changes
Hollywood’s favourite girl, and producer, Selena Gomez is speaking out about her hiatus from the public spotlight and mental health journey. About a year ago, the singer went off the grid as she announced she would be taking a break
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
People who study health outcomes have long known that having access to nature is important for health — from decreased asthma and obesity to increase immunities and quality sleep, exposure to the outdoors is good for everyone. But a new meta-study
Lagos State First lady, Ibijoke Sanwo -Olu has urged parents and guardians to pay serious attention to the welfare and mental health of their children and wards, saying such was necessary to evolve a decent youth population and a sanitized
Genevieve Magazine publisher and mental health advocate, Betty Irabor, has identified fathers and husbands as common triggers of mental issues among women. The 62-year-old mom-of-three who has many times shared that she suffered chronic depression stated in her new Instagram
A mom is sharing an important message with other parents after her adolescent daughter attempted suicide. Mental disorders and mental health problems seem to have increased considerably among adolescents in the past years. Many mental health problems emerge in late
American superstar actress and mum-of-one, Taraji P. Henson, who recently started a Foundation, named after her late father, to eradicate the stigma around mental healthcare in the African-American community is taking her message across the world. The 48-year-old Empire star
Amy Wolff’s inspirational yard signs have inspired thousands of people to raise awareness for mental health in their communities. Amy is a wife and mother-of-two daughters from Newberg, Oregon. In May of 2017, Amy had a conversation with a friend
Jessica Clemons, a New York City-based psychiatrist has become internet sensation for her online platform, where she creates conversation to help people better understand mental health. Her social media has been one of her biggest tools to help reduce stigma
The death or loss of one’s mother can be called the ultimate tragedy. Nothing can be more devastating. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William is candidly speaking out about how the tragic loss of his mother Princess Diana forever changed his life. In
Fashion blogger and businesswoman, Laura Ikeji, is raising awareness on mental health issues among celebrities. In a series of tweets she posted on Thursday, the mom-of-one noted that celebrities too go through depression as they also have problems like others.
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
As we all know that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is good for your physical health, but a new research suggests that it might be good for your mental health too. A study from Australia found improvements in psychological
Depression is the persistent feeling of sadness. Depression has plagued many of recent and a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, reveals that working longer hours may impact mental health, especially for women. According to newsmedicaltoday.com,
