depression
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Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has revealed he almost committed suicide at some point in his life. The 60-year-old actor said this as he recalled his childhood experience living with his elder brother in Enugu State. Kanayo said he wanted to commit suicide one day while hawking agidi to end his suffering. Speaking with Vanguard,…
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Musician Phelo Bala has taken to social media to open up about his lengthy battle with severe depression. As he celebrated turning 31 years old, Phelo got honest with his followers about all the times he thought he wouldn’t see another year and how he also wished he didn’t. Despite living with depression since he…
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We are in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis — and parents need to take action. Over the past couple of years, the pandemic has not only killed hundreds of thousands; it has also shut us inside, cut off social contacts, taken parents out of work and children out of school. The consequences…
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The mind and body are often considered two separate entities, and although that may be true, they are also inherently connected. Mental wellness significantly impacts every aspect of one’s life, from the choices we make, how we feel, how we react to situations and comprehend things to how we manage our relationships, social lives, and…
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Demi Lovato has completed another stint in rehab, Page Six exclusively revealed. A source close to the “Dancing With the Devil” singer, who uses they/them pronouns after coming out as non-binary said they returned to Utah for treatment but is now back home and “doing well.” Lovato’s return to rehab came after they told fans that…
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Actor Will Smith recently admitted he had contemplated suicide during the taping of a YouTube series about physical fitness and weight loss. “This began as a journey to get into the best shape of my life,” said the actor in the trailer for “Best Shape of My Life,” in which he sets out to lose…
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Sebastian Klein, founder of the Angel Forever Foundation, presented a suicide talk Thursday night at Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Black Box. Klein spoke of struggles of suicide and drug abuse, and offered advice to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. When talking about the stigma around suicide and mental health Klein said,…
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When Britney Spears, who turns 40 this year, speaks to a Los Angeles judge at her own request on Wednesday, she’ll do it 13 years into a court-enforced conservatorship that has exercised vast control of her life and money. But what is a conservatorship, exactly? Here’s a look at how conservatorships operate, what’s unusual about…
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Former beauty queen, Anna Ebeire Banner, has opened up on her experience as one that lived with depression and became suicidal at some point in her life. The 2013 Most Beautiful Girl Nigeria (MBGN) disclosed her battle with lack of self-confidence has been covered up with pictures and beautiful social media posts. She made this…
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Depression is a silent killer! In 2010 when soulful singer, Joy Eseoghene Odiete simply known as Jodie, released her monster hit debut single, ‘Kuchi Kuchi’ (Oh! Baby). She never knew how far her song would go. It went as far as becoming an anthem in many households in Africa and beyond. Many did not even…
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Depression is a global health problem which transcends beyond age, race, gender or social class. According to the Mayo Clinic, depression is also known as “depressive disorder” and the term is synonymous with slight sadness, dejection or utter misery. It is best understood as a mood disorder that causes loss of interest in things, people…
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Selena Gomez is no longer afraid to discuss her mental health issues. Contrary to what the media thought about her health issues, the 27-year-old went public Friday after her recent visit to an esteemed hospital in Massachusetts, People reports. “Recently, I went to one of the best mental hospitals in America, McLean Hospital, and I discussed…
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Life doesn’t make sense. Everything on earth is vanity upon vanity, we often say when faced with difficult, high-impact or irreversible life situations such as death of a loved one. People from all walks of life and across many cultures—at some points in their lives—go through the stages of mourning identified by David Kessler as:…
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Can you “catch” a mental illness like anxiety and depression the same way you catch a cold? It’s something many people believe to be true, according to a recent study published in the journal Memory & Cognition. In the study, participants reported thinking that after a social interaction with someone who lives with anxiety disorder, alcohol abuse, anorexia, and…
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It is normal for people to worry about past, present or expected events in their lives. Anxiousness may be positive or negative, for example, you may feel jittery before facing a panel of interviewers, or before taking decisions about crucial matters in your job, relationship or business. Anxiety is simply an emotion categorized with acts…
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When one has difficulty sleeping, the waking world seems opaque. On top of feeling tired and fatigued, those who experience sleep disturbances can be irritable and have difficulty concentrating. When one has more severe cases of insomnia, one also faces a higher risk of developing heart disease, chronic pain, hypertension, and respiratory disorders. It can also cause some…
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