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culled from: http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/2018/en/ Half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14 Half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and untreated. In terms of the burden of the disease among adolescents, depression is the third leading cause. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. Harmful use of alcohol and illicit drugs among adolescents is a major issue in many countries and can lead to risky behaviours such as unsafe sex or dangerous driving. Eating disorders are also of concern. Growing recognition of the importance of building mental resilience Fortunately, there is a growing recognition of the importance of helping young people build mental resilience, from the earliest ages, in order to cope with the challenges of today’s world. Evidence is growing that promoting and protecting adolescent health brings benefits not just to adolescents’ health, both in the short- and th...

We are so happy to share with you this new resource from Moses Ida Michaels and our founder Oyinda Fakeye  6 Quick Ways to Cultivate Mental Strength . The book touches on a variety of techniques aimed at promoting positive mental health and encouraging emotional wellbeing through tools and theories which cover mindfulness, mindset, behaviour and mood. The book can be applied from a preventative, health promotion angle, while also touching on tools for use in the treatment of mental illness. The methods mentioned within the book are not meant to replace professional care where needed but to support and inform readers of holistic methods to cultivate a healthy mind. About the authors: Moses Ida Michaels Moses Ida-Michaels is a Director/co-owner of Availsys Limited. He has specialisms in tech sales covering Internet access, collaboration, cloud and industrial automation. He blends these with a passion for mental health and wellness in the workplace. Moses trained at the Copenhagen Bus...

When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human." When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human."

a There is more to life than being happy yet all the messages we receive seem to point to a need for us to pursue happiness at all cost. I think its time for us to learn to be comfortable with all of the facets of life; the good the bad & the ugly!

Our Founder Oyindamola Fakeye featured on Arise TV's 'The Morning Show' alongside Ndidi's Amanda Ihemebiri to discuss issues around celebrity and mental health, in response to the recent death's of Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and the increase in incidences coming to light in Lagos.

If you have experienced and/or witnessed a threat to your life, your body, your moral integrity, or have had a close encounter with violence or death you may have felt an array of emotions including that of fear. Fear triggers what is commonly known as a    “fight, flight or freeze” response in the body that results in psychological, behavioural and physiological actions to occur in the body during the event. Those who continue to experience effects related to the occurrence after the danger or problem has subsided may go on to be diagnosed with   Post Traumatic Stress Disorder   (PTSD). PTSD is described as a severe response to trauma and can causes a huge deal of distress and severely limit active daily life in those who experience it. PTSD is characterised by three primary symptoms: 1.       Re-experiencing the traumatic event 2.       Avoiding any reminders of the event, or feeling emotionally numb   3....