…physical harm from bleaching. "We cannot address skin bleaching without addressing the mental health crisis underneath it. "These women are not vain. Many of them are in pain," noted Goriola, a First-Class Honours graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, where she was the 2016 best graduating student in…
…a steady stream of patients presenting symptoms consistent with respiratory and environmental health challenges. During Sunday PUNCH's visit to the government-owned facility, health workers spoke about recurring cases involving persistent coughs, breathing difficulties, upper respiratory tract infections, skin inflamma…
…South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental health counselling to help them recover from the trauma they experienced. It also disclosed that more than 1,000 returnees had been profiled, adding that there had been bilateral engagements between governments of Nigeria an…
…online content, misinformation, and extensive data collection threaten children's mental health, privacy, and overall well-being.
…infectious diseases, neuroscience, genetics, molecular medicine, epidemiology, environmental health and public health research, institutional reforms had become imperative. Ajayi said, "The research landscape has changed. Collaboration is now multidisciplinary and global, funding mechanisms have evolved, and expectatio…
…Mr Philemon Ogbonna, represented by the Head of Population Control and Environmental Health, Mrs Happiness Akpulonu, said "brute force" may now be unavoidable. She blamed the decline on months without sanitation activities, which she said had created piles of waste, especially at Orie Ugba Market and other major market…
…feel. And many suffer silently because of stigma, fear, or a lack of understanding about mental health. Emotional struggles are often overlooked simply because they do not show physically. One of the most damaging responses to emotional distress is isolation. When a person begins to withdraw completely from others, eve…
…Tribune. "Many men internalise stress until it begins to affect both their physical and mental health." Muritala's prescription for prevention: regular physical activity, seven to eight hours of sleep where possible, eating balanced local meals, cutting alcohol and tobacco, and staying connected with people you trust.…
A new study has revealed disturbing levels of stress and mental health challenges among personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, with nearly one in five officers suffering psychological distress and more than half experiencing sleep-related problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the College of Medicine, University of Iba…
…endings. She highlighted the importance of portraying an Asian woman grappling with mental health, making many feel seen. The arc underscores the complexities of therapy boundaries, the unexpectedness of grief, and the show's raw depiction of life's challenges.Sherry Cola (Photo credit: Leslie Alejandro)Leslie Alejandr…
…guided instructional videos to ensure correct form. Image Credits:Kē (screenshot) On the mental health front, Kē includes a meditation section with videos targeting various emotions, helping users manage stress and anxiety. There's also a community section for users to engage in supportive groups focused on shared expe…