Day by day, technological advancements such as social media continue to make life easier. These benefits cut across almost every aspect of our lives. One of the things we enjoy from these advancements is the ease of communication. Phone calls, SMS, and online platforms bring humans together, no matter the distance involved. Regardless of this, …
The recent news about the health challenges of a Big Brother Nigeria season 6 housemate (now ex-housemate), and the various reactions that sprung as a result, show that as a society we need more awareness about mental health. Mental health has often been regarded with tainted glasses in this part of the world. What Taints …
Empathy: Fundamental Lessons We Need To Learn As A Society Read More »
We all know a shy person- a child or an adult. We’ve been shy at one point in time or at several points in our lives. From our first meeting with that super cool aunty who’s been away for a long time to our first day in a new school, not forgetting our first public …
I have often heard people categorise self-care as selfishness. Some even go as far as tagging it as a new brand of this generation’s constant desire to shed responsibility towards others. Self-care is not repackaged selfishness, it’s not selfishness in any way. Let us take a look at these two examples. A Case of Selfishness …
Young adults (including students) are more prone to mental health problems than older people. About half of these problems are established by age 14. One in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable mental health disorder and 1 in 10 young adults have a mental health challenge whose severity can impair their performances at home, …
Practical Ways for Schools to Manage Mental Health Among Students Read More »