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  • Taraji Henson speaks on battle with depression

    Taraji Henson speaks on battle with depression

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    Renowned actress, Taraji Penda Henson has opened up on her battle with depression. Listed among Time Magazine’s ‘ Most influential persons in the world’ in 2016, the movie star opened up with her struggle with depression in a chat with Variety Magazine “I suffer from depression. My anxiety is kicking up, even more, every day,…

  • Study links social media use to higher risk of depression

    Study links social media use to higher risk of depression

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    A study has shown that teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to show depressive symptoms linked to social media use – mainly due to online harassment and disturbed sleep, as well as poor body image and lower self-esteem. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the study analysed data from nearly 11,000 young people in Britain and…

  • How I battled depression-Harrysong

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    Reggae Blues sensation, Harrysong has shared how he dealt with depression. The award winning artiste made this timely revelation in a chat with ThisDay. When asked how he dealt with depression, the ‘Selense’ crooner noted that reaching out for help was what saved him from harm. “What I was going through was pressure. It was…

  • Music cures depression, psychological hurts- Adewale Ayuba

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    Adewale Ayuba has urged Nigerian youth to explore the therapeutic essence of music as it could heal emotional and psychological pain. Ayuba said music is spiritual as it ministers to the spirit and soul, thereby rejuvenating mental health. He urged Nigerians to listen to music with positive content because it could go a long way…

  • Revealed: How celebrities can deal with depression

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    ‘Aranbanko’ crooner, Harysong stunned his fans when left a troubling message on his Instagram page, on Wednesday, September 5th 2018. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWlYkjgG5v/?taken-by=iamharrysong   “Dont cry when i die, celebrate, put up a kingmaker concert,empower more youths,..i have Lived..i have Done my bit,carry on in grace… TEKERO❤ I LOVE YOU ALL.”, he wrote. The statement made many…

  • Waje slams young Nigerians

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    Nigerian songstress, Waje has slammed young Nigerians with an entitlement mentality. The busty singer and mother of one shared a post on her Instagram to correct the notion that young people have by thinking success in the entertainment industry is all about wearing makeup, smiling, and taking pictures. The ‘I wish’ singer revealed that she…

  • There is never a right time to commit suicide- Ubi Franklin

    There is never a right time to commit suicide- Ubi Franklin

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      Music entrepreneur and investor Ubi Franklin, recently shared his battle with depression at Joy Masterclass, themed ‘Dealing with Depression’. The event focused on the ideologies of human prosperity, well-being and living a life leveraging positive emotions, healthier habits and powerful self-awareness practices. Speaking at the event, Franklin recounted his battle with depression. He emphasised…

  • I once broke my phone because I was angry- Waje

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    Nigerian songstress and vocal power house, Waje has recounted how she expresses her depression through anger. The award winning singer said sometimes people confuse anger for depression. She further recounted how she broke her phone as a result of being angry. Speaking in a chat with Pulseng, she said: “The thing is, many times when…

  • How I battled depression- Toke Makinwa

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    Many see Toke Makinwa as the quintessential strong woman living her dreams. However, contrary to what many believe that she has it all figured out, the beautiful media personality has revealed how she recently battled depression and recovered from a recent surgery.   Stylish Toke took to her Instagram page on Wednesday to share her…

  • How I got out of depression- Owen Gee

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    Making others happy is not a panacea to get out of depression. According to studies creative artists are fifth in the top 10 professions with high rates of depressive illness. But does depression attract them to the job? Or does the job make them depressed? Going by the revelation made by ace comedian, Owen Gee…