Depression

Binge eating disorder is more than overeating: repeated binges with a loss of control. The signs, how it differs from comfort eating, and treatment that works.

Cyclothymia means years of highs and lows that are milder than bipolar disorder but real. The symptoms, how it differs from bipolar and BPD, and what helps.

Chronic pain and depression often feed each other. Why it happens, what helps with pain, sleep and mood, and the risk of painkillers bought without advice.

How diabetes and high blood pressure connect with depression and anxiety, what diabetes distress is, when anxiety might be low blood sugar, and what helps.

Depression is common with HIV, often missed, and treatable. How it affects treatment, what U=U means, your rights under Nigerian law, and where to get support.

How sickle cell affects mood, from pain crises to stigma and genotype worries, how parents cope, and where people living with sickle cell can get support.

Depression is common with diabetes, hypertension, sickle cell, HIV and chronic pain. How to spot it, why it matters for your health, and what helps.

How anxiety, stress and depression feed erection problems, when it’s a sign to see a doctor, the risk of fake “man power” products in Nigeria, and what helps.

A safety plan is a short list you write while calm, for when thoughts of suicide come. What goes in it, how to make one, and who to call in Nigeria.

Your partner is depressed and you’re running on empty, maybe even resentful. Why that happens, why it doesn’t make you a bad partner, and what helps you both.

Two weeks of every month you are not yourself, then it lifts. PMDD is a recognised condition, not a bad attitude — and it is treatable once identified.

Losing a job takes more than income. What it does to identity, routine and standing — and how to get through the first months without losing yourself.

You passed out, everyone congratulated you, and then nothing. The mental health of the Nigerian job hunt, and how to get through it intact.

Fathers get postnatal depression too — and nobody asks them. The signs in Nigerian men, why it is missed, and what helps.

Anxiety, rage, brain fog and sleeplessness in your forties are often hormonal, not a breakdown. What perimenopause does to mental health, and what helps.

Your parents are getting older and the roles are quietly reversing. What that does to them, what it does to you, and how to handle it better.

A Nigerian parent’s guide to teenage mental health: spot the warning signs, start the conversation, and know when to get professional help.

Men’s mental health in Nigeria is real and treatable — depression and burnout often hide as anger. Learn the signs and find private, affordable help.

Bipolar disorder is widely misunderstood in Nigeria. Learn the real signs, the myths that cause harm, and how therapy and support can help you live well.

Postpartum depression is common, real, and treatable — yet many Nigerian mothers suffer quietly. Learn the signs, why it’s overlooked, and how to get help.

Depression often looks different in men — showing up as anger, withdrawal, or overwork rather than sadness. Here are the signs to watch for, and where to get help.

Mood disorders are more than ordinary ups and downs. Learn what they are, the main types, and how therapy can help you find stability.

You go to work, meet deadlines, and smile — but inside you feel empty. High-functioning depression is real. Here’s how to recognise it and get help.

You can be surrounded by millions of people and still feel completely alone. Learn why loneliness hurts, and practical ways to rebuild connection.

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring your problems. Done well, it genuinely improves mood and resilience. Here’s the science and how to practise it.

The hardest part of japa often begins after you land. Here’s how to cope with homesickness, isolation and culture shock while building a new life.

Self-harm is more common — and more misunderstood — than most people think. Here’s a compassionate look at why it happens and how to find support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a popular and effective form of therapy that helps people manage a […]

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How to deal with negative thoughts: 7 practical, therapist-backed ways to stop the spiral and quiet an overthinking mind.

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. It involves a persistent feeling of sadness and a […]

When I’m sad, sometimes, I spend half the time worrying if I’m actually depressed or just sad. It’s tough to […]

Your mental health impacts your well-being in more ways than you think. A good mental state provides inspiration, motivation, and […]

Emotional lows are normal. Daily, many stressors and factors chip away at our mental well-being, leaving us sad and unmotivated. […]

Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or experienced a series of unpleasant events, bad days […]

Reaching out is hard. Here are 8 gentle, practical ways to ask for help when you need it — and where to turn if you are struggling now.

Many people have the wrong idea about therapy. They think that only people who have gone mad (or are going […]