Echoes of Change: Mental Health Rings Loud at the Nigerian Exchange
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) momentarily fell silent — not for a market dip or a trading halt, but for a cause that touches every home, every office, and every heartbeat in the nation: mental health. To commemorate #WorldMentalHealthDay, Pinnacle Medical Services, led […]
Storytelling As Medicine
Written by Dr Maymunah Kadiri, this story was originally published by: Atlantic Fellows He sat across the screen with a shaky voice and heavy shoulders — a brilliant Atlantic Fellow whose work had touched lives across continents. But this time, his voice was not about his advocacy or his research. […]
5 Things We Learned from Prof. Rosemary Ogu at The Mental Health Conference
In a room filled with policymakers and practitioners, Professor Rosemary Ogu’s voice cut through with quiet authority. The kind that comes from both science and experience. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Port Harcourt, a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, and a leader in the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), […]
When Healing Took the Stage: TMHC 3.0 Sparks Conversations on Trauma, Workplace Mental Health
Something deeper than a conference unfolded that day in Lagos. Beneath soft lights and quiet anticipation, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates gathered — not just to talk, but to tell the truth. The third edition of The Mental Health Conference (TMHC), convened by psychiatrist and mental health advocate Dr. […]
5 Things We Learned from Temi Dalley At The Mental Health Conference
As Group Executive of Human Capital and Corporate Services at Sterling Financial Holdings, Temi Dalley speaks with the authority of someone who has led people, navigated pressure, and understood that leadership does not shield anyone from life’s trials. Her message at The Mental Health Conference was one of grounded truth: […]
5 Things We Learned from Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye at The Mental Health Conference
Trauma is not just a personal burden — it is a public-health crisis. In his keynote address, “National Roadmap for Trauma Care and Mental Health Inclusion,” Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye outlined a bold direction for Nigeria’s future: one where emotional recovery and national development are inseparable. Dr. Owoeye who represented the […]
5 Things We Learned from Olumide Akpata at The Mental Health Conference
When Olumide Akpata, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, took the stage at The Mental Health Conference, he did not come to make a political statement — he came to make a human one. Speaking to an audience of professionals, policymakers, and everyday people gathered under the theme “Trauma: […]
Monday Blues? No Way!
Mondays can be tough, but they don’t have to get you down. Instead of dreading the start of the week, let’s flip the script and make Mondays a fresh start. Why Do We Get the Monday Blues? – The weekend is over, and we’re back to reality. – We’re feeling […]
Men’s mental health: Shattering stereotypes and building support for men’s mental health
June marks Men’s Mental Health Month, a crucial time to address the stigma surrounding men’s mental well-being. Societal expectations and traditional masculinity norms often hinder men from acknowledging and confronting their emotional challenges. It’s time to break the silence and foster open dialogue. Understanding the Challenges Men’s mental health is […]
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Building Confidence and Self- Esteem
Self-doubt can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. Self-doubt can be a crippling force that holds us back from achieving our goals and living our best lives. It’s a nagging voice in our heads that tells us we’re not good enough, smart enough, […]