Although women are statistically known to suffer more from mental illnesses like depression when compared to men, men are more likely to commit suicide and struggle with (or die from) drug and alcohol abuse. Why? There’s one simple answer and
Have you ever lost your patience with someone who see You or your friend/loved one or colleague could be dealing with mild anxiety or it could be post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a common mental illness in Nigeria that
How can you beat stress at work? Living in Lagos and other major Nigerian cities, we start most mornings with traffic on the way to our offices where various meetings or responsibilities await us. Often times, we multitask amidst several requests
According to the WHO, disregarding mental health in your workplace may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Here are 5 ways to improve mental health in your workplace.
Quick question: how long can you go without looking or checking your phone for email, chat messages or the latest viral video or meme on social media? It’s not an exact science but if you keep reaching for your phone every
When it comes to keeping the brain sharp and healthy, the key mantra is “Use it or lose it”. Well, maybe not so dramatic because we wouldn’t want anyone to lose their minds but you get the general idea – engaging
Being an adult is hard work and can sometimes come with a lot of stress. With work, family and other obligations that we have to juggle, it’s a struggle not to feel overwhelmed. This is why it’s important to take time
What will you do if you see an obvious sign that someone you know and love is suicidal or contemplating suicide? The feeling will most likely be shock. Then dread and confusion.You’ll basically start with questions. “How? How could someone you
According to the WHO, disregarding mental health in the workplace may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism, and lost productivity (more…)
What will you do if you see an obvious sign that someone you know and love is suicidal or contemplating suicide? The feeling will most likely be shock. Then dread and confusion.You’ll basically start with questions. “How? How could someone
