By Joke Kujenya LIVES SHAPED by extreme mood shifts continue for an estimated 37 million people worldwide living with bipolar disorder, a condition marked by alternating episodes of elevated energy and deep depression. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the mental health condition affects mood, energy, activity and thought, and is characterised by ...
By Joke Kujenya RECOVERY FROM mental health struggles is not just possible, it can actually become the foundation for a stronger, more resilient life and career. As a matter of fact, many thoughtful voices in psychology and psychiatry attest to this truth. They noted that the challenge lies in bridging compassionate care with everyday action,...
By Joke Kujenya MORE THAN one billion people are currently living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The findings, published in two new reports by World Mental Health Today and the Mental Health Atlas 2024 reveal that conditions such as anxiety and depression continue to impose...
By Joke Kujenya ON A grim Monday in Lagos, 19-year-old Timilehin swallowed rat poison and died. Days later, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admitted to errors in its 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) saying that released results contained some technical errors. Too late, Faith had gone too early fearing th...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter NOT A few Nigerians are grappling with escalating economic challenges, affecting their livelihoods and consequently, their mental health. Mustapha Musa, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Omoku, confesses he faces an uphill battle. His dream of becoming a photographer was dashed when his ph...
