So this week I had planned a very medical post with all the technicalities but after attending a session with Hauwa Ojeifo (a life, mind and mental health coach) and follow on conversations from this I thought perhaps it will be a good time to blog about mental health and wellness in its totality. The last published WHO report on mental health in Nigeria (2006) highlights the sad state of mental health facilities and services which unfortunately persists 12 years later. I would like to give honourable mentions to all individuals and organisations that are working to change this narrative one of which is She Writes Woman founded by Hauwa. As women, society expects a lot from us, from earning an income, birthing and raising children, looking after husbands/partners all this whilst still looking good and upholding religious responsibilities. Not easy! We worry about everything and everyone else sometimes and usually our default to the Question “how are you?” Is “I’m...
...Taking control of our health
