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#LafiyaListens: Living With Sickle Cell
I was woken up by a sharp pain in my chest. It felt as though somebody had taken a dagger straight to the centre of my diaphragm. I...
Mary Shaniqua
Sep 15, 20189 min read
Racism and Mental Health
What is Racism? This may seem like a ridiculous question, but for a lot of people, the definition of racism differs. For instance, some...
Christiana Ilesanmi
Jan 27, 20184 min read
#LafiyaListens: Coming to Terms with Depression and Anxiety
Starting university was a new path in my life that I was very ready for. I would be moving from home to a new environment where I didn’t...
Jacqueline Caine
Oct 10, 20175 min read
Schizophrenia, Black Men and Common Misconceptions
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that may cause someone to act and perceive things differently. Symptoms include experiencing...
Shomi Williams
Aug 25, 20174 min read
Words of Encouragement During Your Mental Health Journey
Mental health is a huge issue in the UK and around the world with 1 in 4 people in the UK being diagnosed every year. A growth in...
Lorrell Smith
Aug 15, 20173 min read
Mental Wealth - Overcoming Money Issues
People suffering from mental health problems are three times more likely to be in debt. This is due to the clear interaction between...
Angela Gabriel
Jul 26, 20174 min read
#LafiyaListens: Living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Whenever I am asked this question I stall for a minute. To many people, Polycystic Ovarian...
AJ Manu
Jul 21, 20176 min read
Dementia does not Discriminate
In 2013, the All-Party Parliamentary Group published a study titled “Dementia does not discriminate” exploring the experiences of black,...
Joy Oyebokun
Jul 12, 20175 min read
#LafiyaListens: Mentally Ill Whilst African
Many cultures around the world are still exploring mental health, what it means and how to treat/respond to mental illnesses, for...
Nunya Gemegah
Apr 21, 20176 min read
#LafiyaListens: My Postnatal Depression Story
I’ve spent a lot of time searching online for a face similar to mine in the conversation of motherhood & mental health. I’ve yearned for...
Kandice Leonie
Apr 6, 20174 min read
Black Children and Autism
Autism is a broad term for a range of conditions that stunt social integration and communication skills; it is usually detected in early...
Kairo Maynard
Apr 1, 20173 min read
Keeping Mum Healthy
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re going to talk about health interventions for middle-aged women! While they definitely show superhuman...
Shomi Williams
Mar 25, 20173 min read
Religion and Mental Health
Religion is an integral part of life for many as it provides comfort, purpose and direction. Its influence on people can be vast and...
Shomi Williams
Mar 19, 20173 min read
Emotional Abuse Interview
When we hear the word "abuse", we normally (rightfully) attach negative connotations to it and understand that it should not be inflicted...
Shomi Williams
Mar 11, 20174 min read
Teetering On The Edge: Are YOU pre-diabetic?
Did you know that there are 9 main types of diabetes? Only 2 can be prevented and 1 out of the 2 is the most common type of diabetes....
Joy Oyebokun
Mar 5, 20173 min read
