Tagged articles on Mental Health
Stop! Breathe; Face Your Demons.
As creative artists, we frequently find ourselves in conditions where we've committed to too many duties and have to deal with the overwhelm that comes with it. Harnessing the culture…
Why Nigeria’s HealthCare system could be the biggest trigger for Mental Health cases in the country
(Image credit: The Guardian Nigeria news, 2018) The issue of mental health is still foreign to the ears of most Nigerian citizens. In most parts of the country, there is…
The Overlooked return: Improving the Mental Wellbeing of Migrants in Rwanda.
Picture by InfoMigrants. What’s on the table? I am sure many of you have come across the terms “MIGRATION” and “MENTAL HEALTH” before but, just to be on the same…
Why Our Mental Health Matters
by Lilliane Mutoni In these challenging times, health concerns are considering routines that have been uprooted and financial uncertainties that are unsettling nowadays. Prioritizing one's health is critical, and that…
How Covid-19 impacted Mental Health in Rwanda
Image by Europoa On 14th March 2020, Rwanda confirmed the very first person who had covid -19. He was found one week after he came from India. Because he had…
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"Reiterating the Relevance of Mental Health DISCOURSE in Uganda and Sierra Leone” “Mental illness is gradually becoming another Corruption or Governance Crisis in Africa”. Understanding the adverse effect of mental…
The Plight of Zimbabweans with Common Mental Disorders
The Global healthcare space has seen drastic changes in the last few decades as technology and human innovation continue to push the boundaries of discovery as the medical community strives…
Depression in the heart of Africa: 100 days, A million scars.
(“Pinterest Rwandan Flag Painted on Face”) Personal STORY Growing up in a country like Rwanda, whether it matters to you or not, no matter where you come from, you will…
Mental Health in Sierra Leone? What is it?
(PainOct. 10 et al., 2018) My mental health say that “The feeling of being rejected by people you consider as a family is one of the greatest disappointments in life.”…
In Africa, is Mental Health a Thing?
CREDIT BRITE My Story I grew up in a community where depression was thought to be for the rich. This mainly meant that it is not a disease, but maybe…