The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government is encouraging collaborations that will allow health insurance scheme to be part of mental health services. The commissioner, represented by Dr Tolu Ajomale, Head, Special Project and…
Nick Kyrgios’s assault case adjourned to allow time for mental health assessment
Lawyers for tennis player Nick Kyrgios are attempting to have his assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds. Kyrgios is facing a single charge of common assault. He was summoned by police earlier this year in connection to the alleged…
Ezra Miller won’t be cut from ‘Dalíland’; director says ‘nothing bad happened’ on set: What we know
Since filming for “The Flash” movie wrapped, Ezra Miller has made headlines for multiple legal disputes. Now, Miller is speaking out and apologizing for their erratic behavior. The 29-year-old, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, got their start in…
Jonah Hill won’t promote upcoming films due to anxiety
Don’t Look Up and Moneyball star Jonah Hill has announced he will not be promoting his upcoming projects for the near future because doing so gives him panic attacks. “I have finished directing my second film, a documentary about me…
Suicide and those left behind-Tara Aisida
I remember the jokes by comedians fueled by the thinking amongst most Nigerians some few years ago, that nothing could drive a Nigerian to committing suicide. I remember how we scoffed in derision when we heard stories of people of…
Pop-up library at The Kelpies becomes massive success ahead of ‘national reading moment’
A pop-up library which appeared in Falkirk aiming to boost the mental health of locals and visitors has been a massive success. The library was set up to help encourage people to pledge their support for the upcoming Keep the…
COVID-19 stressing Nigerians’ mental health stability beyond limit ― Owoeye
Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye has raised the alarm over the negative impact of COVID-19 on the ability of Nigerians ability to function optimally. Owoeye who spoke during the 4th edition of the hospital’s…
Sinead O’Connor announces she’s entering ‘one-year trauma and addiction’ programme
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all upcoming tour dates so she can enter a one-year programme for trauma and addiction. The 53-year-old has postponed all tour dates and performances until 2022 in order to focus on her recovery after…
After Covid-19, we may have a mental health pandemic. Are we prepared? – Tara Aisida
I don’t know about you but when I drive or walk down the streets in the city I live in , I tend to look at people’s eyes and wonder about their history and what is going on in their…