The recent tragic incident involving the suicide of 32-year-old banker Amarachi Ugochukwu has brought to light the pressing need for increased awareness and action regarding mental health issues, particularly within the workplace. The distressing note left by Amarachi included concerns about the state of the economy and the resultant hardship she was facing as well…
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Introduction The ability to lead happy lives is intricately tied to our mental health, a vital component of human well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act daily. It also influences our relationships, productivity, and overall quality of life.[1] Unfortunately, mental health issues are a global concern,[2] and one of the gravest consequences of…
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Register here We are pleased to invite you to the 4th session of our ongoing series on ‘Migration and Health’. In this series, we have explored a wide range of topics exploring the intersections of Migration and Health such as i. Exploring the Complexities of Health and Migration ii. Universal Health Coverage, iii. Gender and…
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Exploring the Unique Needs of Men and Women in Migration The Online Series on Health and Migration in Africa implemented by CHELD in conjunction with the AUC and supported by GIZ provides opportunities to explore the intricate relationship between migration and health, addressing critical topics that require urgent attention. It provides a platform for diverse…
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This year’s Orange the World theme highlights the need to continue to invest in the prevention of violence against women. At CHELD, we have worked most recently on engaging men and boys in this fight to eliminate violence against women and girls. This year we ask what men can do to prevent violence against women…
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25th – 16th December every year is set aside by the United Nations as the ‘International Day for the Violence against Women and Girls’. Also known as ‘Orange the World,’ these 16 days of activism are set aside and recognised as a period to call on citizens, governments and civil societies to get involved and…
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On the 27th of October, in observance of World Mental Health Day, CHELD held its mental health webinar titled “Mental Health Right is Human Right: A Discourse on the National Mental Health Right” The first speaker Dr. Ojo, the Coordinator of the National Mental Health Programme at the Federal Ministry of Health spoke on the…
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As part of its activities to mark the 2023 World Mental Health Day, CHELD organised an interactive session with students of Kuramo Senior College, VI to teach them the importance of balancing their academic demands with their mental well-being. Some of the topics covered during the session include: overview of mental health, its myths,…
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CHELD was at Bankys Private School to talk with secondary school students about mental health care and how to balance academic demands and their mental needs. About 100 students actively participated in the meeting with some of their teachers in attendance. Nigeria bears the highest burden of depression among young people in Africa. The rate…
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CHELD partnered with the students of the psychology department, University of Uyo to organise an awareness walk to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The purpose was to sensitise the students and the entire community on the importance of mental health to a person’s overall well-being. The walk commenced at the Department of Psychology and traversed…
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