48 min
Mental Health in Nigeria #RealTalk with Biha Care
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Welcome to another episode of #RealTalk with Biha Care!
On this World Health Day 2021, our guest today is a psychologist who has assisted clients from various works of life to overcome a mirage of mental health challenges, Sharon Jepson-Emmanuel. She is a psychotherapist at Ndidi and also volunteers with the Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative, where she provides therapy for survivors of Sexual & Gender Based Violence, and Obodo Nke where she is a Lead Support Group facilitator for the Anxiety Support Group. She is also a volunteer member of the Lagos COVID-19 Psychosocial Response Team, where she functioned as a frontline health worker during the pandemic, providing mental health care for survivors. She has vast experience in drug rehabilitation, stress management, trauma, crisis management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem development and a wide range of mental health challenges. She holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Ibadan, a certified Psychological First Aider from John Hopkins University, trained in humanitarian outreach, empowerment and establishing peace from ATOP Meaningful World. She is also trained by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in Innovative Health Care. Sharon is vast and has experience working with people managing illness and walking them through the adjustment needed to be made to their lifestyles.
In this episode, we focus on the stigma surrounding Mental Health Illness and its prevalence in Nigeria (https://bit.ly/bfmentalhealth). We also dive into the possible triggers and risk factors that pose a threat to people with a predisposition to such challenges. We uncover actions and solutions that can be implemented in order to do better as a society to combat this issue.
“Having mental illness does not mean that you’re weak.”
- Sharon
There is continued neglect of mental health issues as well as the many challenges that results from it despite existing government policies in Nigeria. The rights of persons with mental disorders should be ensured by providing equal access to treatment and care, discouraging the stigma and discrimination and setting standards for psychiatric practice in Nigeria. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity!
Note: We urge all individuals at risk to please contact a professional via https://ndidi.me .
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”
- Glenn Close
Happy World Health Day 2021!
More From Biha Care
Subscribe to our podcast via your preferred platform at https://bit.ly/bfpodseries
Follow us on our YouTube channel for full video interviews at https://youtube.com/channel/UCTxQXVGPRtav3-frI0lQ0pQ
Check out our blog via https://bit.ly/bfposts
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news on our latest posts, episodes and videos via https://bit.ly/bfnewssignup
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and other social networks to learn more about us via https://linktr.ee/bihacare
Welcome to another episode of #RealTalk with Biha Care!
On this World Health Day 2021, our guest today is a psychologist who has assisted clients from various works of life to overcome a mirage of mental health challenges, Sharon Jepson-Emmanuel. She is a psychotherapist at Ndidi and also volunteers with the Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative, where she provides therapy for survivors of Sexual & Gender Based Violence, and Obodo Nke where she is a Lead Support Group facilitator for the Anxiety Support Group. She is also a volunteer member of the Lagos COVID-19 Psychosocial Response Team, where she functioned as a frontline health worker during the pandemic, providing mental health care for survivors. She has vast experience in drug rehabilitation, stress management, trauma, crisis management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem development and a wide range of mental health challenges. She holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Ibadan, a certified Psychological First Aider from John Hopkins University, trained in humanitarian outreach, empowerment and establishing peace from ATOP Meaningful World. She is also trained by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in Innovative Health Care. Sharon is vast and has experience working with people managing illness and walking them through the adjustment needed to be made to their lifestyles.
In this episode, we focus on the stigma surrounding Mental Health Illness and its prevalence in Nigeria (https://bit.ly/bfmentalhealth). We also dive into the possible triggers and risk factors that pose a threat to people with a predisposition to such challenges. We uncover actions and solutions that can be implemented in order to do better as a society to combat this issue.
“Having mental illness does not mean that you’re weak.”
- Sharon
There is continued neglect of mental health issues as well as the many challenges that results from it despite existing government policies in Nigeria. The rights of persons with mental disorders should be ensured by providing equal access to treatment and care, discouraging the stigma and discrimination and setting standards for psychiatric practice in Nigeria. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity!
Note: We urge all individuals at risk to please contact a professional via https://ndidi.me .
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”
- Glenn Close
Happy World Health Day 2021!
More From Biha Care
Subscribe to our podcast via your preferred platform at https://bit.ly/bfpodseries
Follow us on our YouTube channel for full video interviews at https://youtube.com/channel/UCTxQXVGPRtav3-frI0lQ0pQ
Check out our blog via https://bit.ly/bfposts
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news on our latest posts, episodes and videos via https://bit.ly/bfnewssignup
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and other social networks to learn more about us via https://linktr.ee/bihacare
48 min