Why African Churches Need to Engage in African Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA)
Mental Health in Africa: A Silent Epidemic Affecting Our Churches Depression is one of the most pressing public health crises in Africa, affecting an estimated 100 million people, with 66 million of them being women. Many of these individuals are active members of churches, yet they remain silent about their struggles due to stigma, fear, […]
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Time for African churches to STOP Fearing Mental Health and Start Addressing It.
For generations, African churches have been central to spiritual and communal life, offering hope, guidance, and support. Yet, when it comes to mental health, silence and stigma prevail. Many believers facing depression, anxiety, or trauma are met with judgment instead of understanding. It’s time for the church to break free from fear and take action. […]
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The African Church Can No Longer Ignore Mental Health—It’s Time to Act
For millions across Africa, the church is more than a place of worship—it is a refuge, a source of guidance, and a pillar of hope. However, when it comes to mental health, many churches remain silent. The stigma, misconceptions, and cultural taboos surrounding mental illness often leave congregants without support, forcing them to suffer in […]
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Breaking the Cycle: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in African Schools
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in African Schools In classrooms across Africa, a silent crisis is unfolding. Behind the desks and textbooks are students grappling with emotional and behavioural challenges that often go unnoticed or ignored. The truth is stark: 40% of African students experience emotional and behavioural problems, many of which […]
Read MoreWhy Africa Needs Its Own Mental Health First Aid(AMHFA): Time for Own Our Solutions
“Enough of Being Given Fish. We Shall Now Teach Ourselves to Fish“ For too long, Africa has relied on Eurocentric mental health models—programs and interventions that, while effective in their context, fail to address the unique realities of life on this continent. Imported solutions have been fed to us as the gold standard, and we […]
Read MoreWomen Are More Prone to Low Self Esteem
Let’s Have a Real Chat, Ladies Grab our metaphorical cups of tea and sit down for some real talk. You know that nagging voice inside that whispers, “You’re not good enough,” “You can’t wear that,” or “Who do you think you’re fooling?” Sadly, a lot of us have been there. But ever wondered where this […]
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What My Simple Garden Of Eden Lifestyle Is About
So what does it mean to live simply and why does it matter? It’s not a minimalist trend that you may be thinking of, but rather, it has more to do with how we were created and calls for a complete mindset shift to get back to the original state of existence we had in […]
Read MoreWHY I LOVE MY SIMPLE GARDEN OF EDEN LIFESTYE
From an early age, I have always had a yearning for a quiet simple life, with as little stress and complications as possible. And to this day, in my sixties, that’s precisely what I am doing. Living a simple quiet lifestyle. Off the grid. and off the treadmill. And yes. It has been worth it. […]
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The Weight of Unforgiveness
Have you ever felt like a dagger in your heart when someone wronged you? Let’s be real. We’ve all been there. Maybe it was that time your bestie completely forgot about your big day. Maybe your dad just didn’t understand why you chose that career path, or perhaps it was the painful memories from school […]
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Girl Talk: Why Women Are Vulnerable to Depression
Hey ladies! Let’s chat about something that many of us have faced or might face: depression. You know, a shocking 10-15% of us will experience it during our lives. And get this, that’s twice the number of men who do. Crazy, right? You see, our bodies go through a lot. I mean, from periods to […]
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