Tag: depression
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Special Report: WHO75: Bridging the gap in access to mental health care
In recent years, there has been increasing acknowledgement of the important role mental health plays in achieving global development goals, as evidenced by the inclusion of mental health in the Sustainable Development Goals. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes mental health as a “state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own…
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SUICIDE – By Francis Ewherido
There is a plethora of reasons why people commit suicide: economic hardship, heartbreak, loneliness, mental illness, depression, drug addiction, sexual abuse, bullying, verbal abuse and many others. From my personal observation, many of the recent cases of suicide in Nigeria were as a result of the economic hardship and youngsters who had issues with their…
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My babe served me breakfast at midnight – Omah Lay
Popular Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has opened up about his battle with depression. The singer in a series of tweets on Tuesday said he battled depression while recording his album ‘Boy Alone’. He tweeted: “I wanna spill my heart on this app like this, ‘Boy Alone’ might be the
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Prepare for loneliness, depression, Nigerians in the UK tell those seeking to relocate
A Nigerian lady based in the U.K has dished out an advice to those who are hoping to relocate to the European country. In a video she shared on her TikTok page, @preshe_vibe she said those preparing to come should also prepare for depression as they’ll be depressed at least five times a week. She…
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Despair: Suicide, Never an Option! – By Michael West
The shocking news of a suicide reportedly committed by a telecommunications company’s employee, Folake Abiola, an accountant, last weekend, shook the news media space. Largely described as a good woman, unmarried and an active church worker, Folake painfully ended her life abruptly.
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How I survived deep dark depression – Eva Alordiah
Elohor Eva Alordiah, better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva has narrated how she survived what she terms as deep, dark depression.
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Depression: I’m slowly reaching my breaking point, BBNaija Omashola laments
Former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Gang housemate, Omashola Oburoh, has stated that he’s going through depression and though he’s trying to keep his cool, he’s slowly reaching breaking point. The reality TV star made this
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BBNaija: I’m still depressed despite being at Big Brother’s show – Angel
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Angel has said that being in Big Brother’s house is exhausting. Angel made this known after being nominated for possible eviction this week. Speaking with Saskay, Angel said she’s still depressed and fears what life has to offer her outside the show. Angel said: “I have to keep…
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BBNaija: I came out of depression after losing my wife in 2017 – Boma
BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Boma, revealed that he fell into depression after his marriage crashed in 2017. According to Boma, he lost everything that year including his career which made him depressed. However, he was able to come out of depression after his best friend convinced him to go for another audition and he…
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Hints on how to prevent depression
Dr Bunmi Oluwagbami, a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has advised Nigerians to take care of their mental health to avoid depression. Oluwagbami, who is also a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist gave the advice on Friday in Lagos saying engaging in positive activities that give happiness, while avoiding anger could help prevent depression.…