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Depression in adolescents constitutes a global public health concern. However, data on its prevalence and associated factors are limited in low income countries like Nigeria and Uganda. The road to recovery may be no easy for some. You are alone. As an open minded mental health professional I cannot underestimate the role of supportive networks in quick recovery and overall wellness. Many individuals find safety nets in their faith or spiritual believes while not turning a blind eye to clinical or medical intervention when it becomes necessary. A combination of both methods have led many to thrive.  You too can thrive! The first step is to talk to someone, get help. You can contact me on my email below #LetsTalk. Credit(JW. ORG )Going Through Depression is like being lost in a Dangerous Neighborhood ,To Find The Way Out, Get Help However, significant depression symptoms was found to be highly prevalent among samples of school-going adolescents and may progress to full-blown depre...

Contributing Factors Depression results from a complex interaction of social, psychological and biological factors. People who have gone through adverse life events (unemployment, bereavement, psychological trauma) are more likely to develop depression. Depression can, in turn, lead to more stress and dysfunction and worsen the affected person’s life situation and depression itself. The stigma surrounding mental illness, including depression, remains a barrier to people seeking help throughout the world. Talking about depression is a vital component of recovery, whether talking with a family member, friend or medical professional; in larger groups, for example in schools, the workplace and social settings; or in the public domain, in the news media, blogs or on social media, helps break down this stigma, ultimately leading to more people seeking help. Target Groups Most Affected By Depression  Adolescents and young adults  Women of childbearing age (particularly following chil...

  This video was developed by World Health Organization as part of the World Health Day 2017 campaign to help you understand more about depression. Key Facts Common mental disorders are increasing worldwide, affects everyone, whatever your age, sex, or social status.   Depression can lead to suicide. Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year.  Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds  Between 1990 and 2013, the number of people suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%.  Close to 10% of the world’s population is affected by one or both of these conditions.  Depression alone accounts for 10% of years lived with disability globally.  In humanitarian emergencies and ongoing conflict as many as 1 in 5 people are affected by depression and anxiety.  Depression can be prevented and treated.  A better understanding of what depression is, and how it can be prevented and treated, will help...

3mins read Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. More women are affected by depression than men. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. There are effective treatments for depression. The theme of the 2017 World Health Day campaign happening on April 7th is depression.  Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes mental anguish and impacts on people’s ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends and the ability to earn a living. To mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization(WHO), a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world is selected every April 7th, providing a unique opportunity to ...

We strive so hard as a people to achieve our "dreams" and goals that we set for ourselves at to excel at home front/workplace/relationships so that we and our spouse,children,friends or extended family can get the best out of life.Nevertheless, the search for closure in this regard has proved illusive for many.That is why you see so many of us putting up a front ,acting like "everything is fine" when in actual fact "everything" is out of control" if not totally lost. Everyone go through some form of stress or destabilizing of the status quo in one's "normal" daily routine at the home front,work place, schools, communities or personal/individual relationships. But when you are overwhelmed to the extent that you cannot cope with your "normal" routine, to the extent that it interfairs negatively with your daily routine then something is not right. This has resulted to mental health problems which is undiagnosed or untreated in mo...

Decision-making power is a combination of access, capabilities and actions that shape whether women have influence over policy, planning and service development. The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap will not close entirely until 2186 . Is this not too long to wait? What actions can we personally take now and beyond to achieve the greater change for women globally and at the local levels? As a mental health coach and advocate I am particularly intrigued by this year's theme for International Women's Day (IWD); #BeBoldForChange.  The IWD is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action.Since 2009 my passion for research and writing on mental health issues remains unquenchable despite the fact that the mental illness seem to be a taboo in Africa due to barriers such as myths, stigma, discrimination, gross underfunding, lack of policy privatization amongst others.  In order to #BeBoldForChange  I launched the first mental health/Psychology blog i...