In the words of Sanni Favour, one of the ambassadors of the Asido Campus Network, University of Ibadan, "There are many people in the society who really don’t know the consequences of abusing drugs. Surprisingly, they are willing to listen and change if educated properly." …

Are you a foodie or is it something else? — "Stop staring that way, this girl. See, I’ve told you I’m a certified foodie!" As though doing this will emphasize her claim, Sofia places her hand on my lap as she says that, and then starts laughing with her mouth full. My eyes fall on her yellow acrylic nails, a…

Medical school is a long one considering that I've spent a huge part of my youthful years here. I'd say it's been mostly pleasant and thrilling. Of course, there have been a few road bumps here and there but overall, medical school has been an exciting journey for me. As a medical student, being involved in a couple of activities outside of medical school is something that has been of great impact to me. I am a lover of good music, so I do music a lot. Sometimes I love to describe myself as a full-time musician, and part-time…

I am not a big fan of beginnings or new things, of starting up and out, because that usually means they’ll all come to an end someday. I think I’m even less of a fan of endings. Or maybe it is change I really dislike — that movement from start…

The Beginning of a Strange Path — From the outset, there is confusion — lots of it — and anxiety, worry, withdrawal, and loss of interest in hobbies. Family and friends now seem boring and irksomely genial. It gets scary, you get anxious, and then, it gets even scarier. Mental disorders usually make their first appearance during…

Being a product of a broken home can affect you so much more than you can imagine. It affects your thinking, emotions, and social life, and it gets more serious if you hide your feelings and pretend like all is well. I was nine years old when my parents separated…

Discussions about the events that lead to a person’s attempt to end their life do not take place often enough yet. However, a much less talked about subject, but equally important, is handling the aftermath of an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Something relevant to mention is that suicide attempts are significantly…

The Publications Team of the ASIDO Campus Network held a writing workshop themed ‘Stories for Mental Health Awareness; Doing It Right’ on the 30th of July, 2022. The session, held virtually on Google Meet, commenced at 10 am and ended by 12.15 pm.

One of the common issues bedevilling our society, especially as regards youth mental health, is substance abuse. In recent times, its incidence has increased exponentially, and it calls for attention. However, it is difficult to fight a demon you don’t know. What is substance abuse? Substance abuse, in the simplest definition, is the excessive…