The current state of mental health in Africa is nothing short of disappointing. Mental health in Africa is well behind what is obtainable in most other places in the world. Inasmuch as the continent...
People become suicidal for a lot of reasons, but chief amongst them is worsening mental health. Because of this, the suicide trend in South Africa can be linked to different factors. However, at the...
When it comes to technological innovation and business development, South Africa is arguably Africa's top prize winner. As the most industrialized economy in Africa, South Africa is home to a...
Ghana, like most African countries, is a country where issues surrounding mental health are still treated with so much stigma and neglect. As a result, cultural practices that view mental illness as...
Africa's conflict zones stretch from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in the Sahel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. In these areas, conflict in Africa continues to take a toll on...
Black LGBTQ+ mental health has never been a cause of interest, especially in Africa. This is due to a couple of reasons. First, mental health problems have never really been acknowledged in most...
Behavioural startups help people deal with difficult issues that may have affected them. They are a type of mental health startup necessary when a society has gone through a traumatic natural or...
Journaling is the habit of keeping a journal diary in which one can write about one's feelings, activities, and overall well-being from time to time. It can be done on a daily basis, once in a few...
Mental health conversations are new to Africa, and that may sound true. However, what most people do not know is that Africa has an interesting indigenous history of mental health. This history...
Most people may undermine mental health, but it certainly should be given more attention than it already has. The things that negatively impact our mental health are either external factors or...
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated the importance of addressing mental health resources in Africa. In Kenya, mental disorder burdens people with a life of disability. WHO mentioned that 80%...
Mental Health in African communities is increasingly receiving attention. This is due to mental wellness advocacy efforts, technological advancements, and an understanding of the connection between...
According to WHO, one in four Nigerians are suffering from one mental illness or the other. If you are an online freak, you must have heard of mental health. The topic has been spreading like...
Avocado seeds have long been used in Ayurvedic recipes to control high blood pressure. This knowledge was almost forgotten, but today, there's a growing interest in using avocado seeds for their...
Avocados are a versatile food, and you can eat them or use them for a myriad of things beyond eating. Their rich, creamy texture and nutritional content make them a popular choice for many recipes...
Many in the continent eat avocado daily and dispose of the pits. There are various uses for the pit, and one of these is creating a natural dye from avocado pits and skin that can be used for fabric...
Avocados In Africa has been synonymous with the taste of the continent alongside other tropical fruits. As a child, avocado trees seemed to be everywhere, and we put them in everything we ate, using...
Kenya's beloved daughter, reggae artist Empress Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai, journeyed on 4th June 2024. She had a musical, acting, and radio career over 15 years. She was born in Dagoretti, 46,...
Dr Claire Karekezi was born on July 4th 1982, in Butare, Rwanda. Her father, Mr Karekezi, was a telecommunications officer. And her mother, Mrs Musine Karekezi, was a high school teacher. She is...
Travelling to Africa is an unforgettable experience. Each country has its unique history, traditions, languages, cultures, landscapes, flora, and fauna. Despite the immense differences in each...
