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Promoting Open Dialogues on Mental Health in the Workplace

Promoting Open Dialogues on Mental Health in the Workplace

Dorcas Omidoyin Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, and its significance cannot be understated. However, for far too long, discussions surrounding mental health have been shrouded in stigma and silence, particularly within the workplace. The pervasive stigma surrounding mental health often leads to individuals suffering in isolation, unable to seek the […]

8 Different Types of Depression

8 Different Types of Depression

Do you have depression? Whether you’re a college student in the middle of a major slump, a new mom who can’t pinpoint why she’s feeling so glum, or a retiree grieving over the loss of a loved one, that question isn’t an easy one to answer. We all feel sad at times. But depression is different. […]

LOUD WHISPERS: Let Us Pay Attention

LOUD WHISPERS: Let Us Pay Attention

A beautiful young woman with a lot of promise went over the bridge into the lagoon. Just like that. She had to have been in a terribly dark place to have ended her own life. The number of people ending their lives because they feel alone, helpless and worthless is on the rise. As Africans, […]

Why Black Women Should Start Talking About Depression Now

Why Black Women Should Start Talking About Depression Now

I typed a text to my mom saying, “I don’t think I want to live anymore” then proceeded to turn off my phone. I was sitting in my bed surrounded in a puddle of tears ready to give up on life. With thoughts of suicide swimming through my head, it was at that moment, I […]