Fikayomi is a Nigerian teenager who moves to Abuja from Jos for her NYSC program. Kano feels different to her than Jos. It is more populated and quite hotter than the predominantly cold city of Jos. Fikayomi possesses a degree in Agricultural science, which is quite suitable in an Intensive Agricultural state like Kano. Her …
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“I wish that I could say I’m proud. I’m sorry.” Those were the last words that managed to come out of her mouth, as her eyes were now dry from all the tears she fought to hold back. Slowly but writhing in pain, she dropped the android phone. That night, that very influencer on the …
MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL MEDIA; THE UNNOTICED NEGATIVE ASPECTS Read More »
Poverty is a ubiquitous challenge to the daily lives of its victims. It forces individuals to “scrape by” and make satisficing life choices due to paucity of alternatives. From replacing wholesome food with inferior alternatives and skipping meals, to self-medicating and using narcotics to escape reality, poverty makes basic human needs seem like privileges and …
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Growing up as young children, we learnt early to run away from the mentally ill. We are taught to avoid them as they could be irrational as they roam the streets. However, in our world today, there is a growing realisation of mental health and how it impacts our daily lives. As at the wake …
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“If you’ve spent any time in the public mental health system, you know that folks diagnosed or labelled as having serious mental illness are poor.”-Jack Carney INTRODUCTION Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health illness, affecting 3 to 4% of the world’s population.1. A study by Hollingshead revealed that persons who are members …
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