Tag: depression
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I once battled depression.- Tboss confesses
Second runner up in the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Tokunbo Idowu, better known as TBoss, has said she once battled depression. Tboss who was recently unveiled as the face of InstantPickup took to her Instagram page reacting to the shocking death singer, Chester Bennington reported Tboss who was recently unveiled as the face…
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People judge celebrities when they are depressed- Omoni Oboli
Depression is a serious illness that can happen to anyone, even people who seem to have it all. Your favourite celebs are not immune to depression. Nigerian record label owner, Ubi Franklin recently opened up about how he overcame depression. Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli in her recent Instagram post noted that celebrities are judged…
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I almost committed suicide- Ubi Franklin
CEO TrippleMG Ubi Franklin, dazed his fans on Thursday when he revealed that he almost took his own life. Franklin in a statement posted on his Instagram page disclosed how he struggled to overcome the pangs of depression that nearly made him commit suicide. He noted that during that period, his life took a…
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Over 9 million Nigerians suffering from depression – Psychiatrist
Dr Daramola Tayo, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioural Medicine, Karu General Hospital says an estimated nine million Nigerians may be suffering from depression. Tayo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a health talk on depression organised by the Public Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA. The psychiatrist said depression could be…
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Toyin Abraham reveals battle with drug use, depression
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham(formerly Aimakhu) has opened up about her battle with depression and drug use. Speaking In an interview with Broadway TV, the Alakada Reloaded actress said she didn’t plan for a broken home. According to her:” After my marriage, there were so many [negative things] I had to deal with depression and drugs,…
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‘I just feel like killing myself’-TeeBillz opens up on suicide attempt
Husband to music diva – Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz, has shared his depression story. Recall that the showbiz promoter, who at the height of a marital crisis with Savage in April 2016 tried to take his own life by jumping into the lagoon around the Lekki area of Lagos . The…
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‘I never thought I will laugh again’- Teebillz reveals struggle with depression
This time last year was a dark phase in the life of Tunji Balogun a.k.a Teebillz. The husband of pop star Tiwa Savage almost attempted suicide as a result of depression.The artiste manager took to his Instagram page to inspire individuals who are battling depression. Teebillz says he never thought he will have a reason…
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Depression: Let’s talk” – By Francis Ewherido
Francis Ewherido Yesterday was World Health Day, a day so designated and celebrated since 1950. Each year, the World Health Organisation, promoter of the World Health Day, chooses a topic to draw worldwide attention to a health issue of global importance. This year’s theme is: “Depression: Let’s Talk,” and talk we are going to do.…
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Scarce resources worsening depression cases
Dr Sunday Abidoye, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinator in Lagos State, on Friday said resources to prevent, identify and treat mental health problems such as depression were very scarce in Nigeria. Abidoye made this known at a workshop held in Lagos and organised by the Mental Health Foundation in commemoration of the World Health…