A new global study has revealed that 41 per cent of the world’s internet‑enabled young adults aged 18 to 34 are facing what experts describe as a “mind health crisis”, marked by declines in cognitive, emotional, social and physical capacities that significantly affect their ability to navigate life’s challenges. The findings, however, highligh...
•Prof Kayode Adebowale The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more s...
•Dr Priscilia Imade We are continuing our discussion on the relationship between eye and mental health. This month of June is dedicated to creating awareness on how mental health can affect eye health. The eyes are often described as the windows to the soul, but they are also windows to a person’s inner emotional state. […]
As the world marks World Family Doctor Day, the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, yesterday called for urgent action to address mental health challenges in the country. It also highlighted the growing burden of mental health issues, amid economic instability, insecurity and rapid societal change, reports Vanguard. Speaking at a ...
Dr. Kelechi Ndubueze An industrial psychologist, Dr. Kelechi Ndubueze, in this interview, shares his thoughts on import of psychology in organisations and why Nigeria should be deliberate about the adoption of mental health initiative in workplaces, reports Daily Independent. Excerpts: Given your experience, how can industrial and organisation...
A Professor of Psychiatry at Lagos State University, Ojo, Olurotimi Coker, has identified fitness exercises, engaging in community activities, and regular laughter as key factors that help improve mental health. He encouraged Nigerians to seek early assistance for mental health issues, emphasising that misconceptions about the causes of mental...
A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse today. Shiisu said the deceased, who suffered from mental illness, committed the act yes...
•Blogger Sisi Yemmie Popular Nigerian content creator Yemisi Odusanya, widely known as Sisi Yemmie, has revealed the mental health challenges she faced during her last pregnancy. Speaking on the “I Said What I Said” podcast, the blogger shared that she chose not to publicise this pregnancy online due to its impact on her mental well-being [&he...
•Protesters face off with police officers during ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration in England The UK government today pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient identified a litany of errors by medical authorities. Nineteen 19-year-old students Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber and...
•Noelia Voigt The reigning Miss United States of America (USA) Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, making the decision on mental health grounds. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition in September 2023, said she believed in making decisions “that feel best for you and your mental health”. “Never compromise your physical and mental wellbeing...
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