Quizzes

Stacks

Shows

Podcasts

Newsletters

Naira Life

Love Life

Hustleprint

Love Currency

Sunken Ships

What She Said

My Bro

So You Don’t Have To

Interview With…

Zikoko Memes

Jollof Road

Cholera Outbreak Update

Follow our socials

  • ,

    The Unfortunate Third Mainland Suicide Story Has Sparked A Much Needed Conversation On Mental Health

    Mental illness is real and should be addressed NOW!

    Written By:

    Maryam

    Last Updated

    On March 19, while most Nigerians were on the way back home from church driving back home church, Dr Orji- a Nigerian doctor on his way to Lagos Island- allegedly ordered his unsuspecting driver to park on the Third Mainland bridge, stepped out of his car and jumped into the lagoon, ending his own life.

    This sad news, unfortunately not first of its kind, once again highlights the importance and also absence of adequate mental health awareness in Nigeria.

    1. Being a vocal bunch, especially when it comes to social issues, Nigerians on Twitter chooked mouth in news a

    2. This really helpful tweet.

    3. Some have blamed Nigeria’s poor mental health awareness on religion.

    https://twitter.com/MakiSpoke/status/843754245077848064

    4. How depression starts in some Nigerian homes.

    5. Depression and sadness are not the same.

    https://twitter.com/TheBlackHermit/status/561918380123254784

    6. People volunteered to help.

    7. But helping people with mental health challenges comes with a huge responsibility.

    https://twitter.com/Punthief/status/843713185429557252

    8. To the cyberbullies…

    9. It’s important for people with mental health issues to seek professional help.

    10. Mental health is real and cannot be wished/prayed away.

    About the Authors


    Maryam

More By This Author

OUR MISSION

Zikoko amplifies African youth culture by curating and creating smart and joyful content for young Africans and the world.