What is most terrifying? #Ebola or the fear of it and its attached mental health challenges? The SLMHI (Sierra Leone Mental Health Initiative), a group of mental health professionals in the US working to promote mental health services in SL, is launching this Saturday a series of four radio programmes based on the WHO PFA…

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“SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH – A CHALLENGE TOWARDS ENHANCING A PRODUCTIVE FUTURE FOR STUDENTS” Winner: Gbatundu Ndeyia Kutubu School: Sierra Leone Grammar School Mental Health according to the World Health Organization is: “A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work…

Mental Health and Older adults was designated as the primary focus of the recently commemorated 21st World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2013 by the World Federation for Mental Health. In Sierra Leone the day was utilised to raise public awareness on mental health issues including mental disorders and the need to invest in…

Persons with mental illness can successfully manage their symptoms, recover fully and may never have any other mental health related challenge for the rest of their lives. This is especially true for mild and moderate conditions, like anxiety and depression. More severe conditions may require longer treatment, but affected persons can live their normal lives…

Good mental health is when somebody feels good about themselves, can cope with the stresses of life, and can meet their normal day-to-day responsibilities.  When someone is mentally healthy, they can maintain good relationships with those around them and effectively contribute to society. Stresses and worries are a normal part of life,  but sometimes they…

In October 2007, BBC Radio Norfolk’s breakfast show explored the issue of mental health in a series called Head First. Maggie Wheeler, chair of the Norfolk And Waveney Mental Health Trust answers your questions. Q: How long have you worked in mental health? A: I’ve been chair of the trust for about four and a…

In October 2007, BBC Radio Norfolk’s breakfast show explored the issue of mental health in a series called Head First. Maggie Wheeler, chair of the Norfolk And Waveney Mental Health Trust answers your questions. Q: How long have you worked in mental health? A: I’ve been chair of the trust for about four and a…

People often feel sad during difficult life events Continue reading the main story What is depression? Can CBT really change our brains? One in four people are expected to experience a mental health problem, yet stigma and discrimination are still very common. Myths such as assuming mental illness is somehow down to a ‘personal weakness’…