Eating Disorders in Nigeria: Beyond the Myth
“That is a white people’s illness.” Why that belief keeps Nigerians undiagnosed, what eating disorders actually look like here, and how to get help.
Single Parenting and Mental Health in Nigeria
Doing it alone in a country that assumes two. The mental load of single parenting in Nigeria, the stigma nobody names, and what genuinely helps.
Autism in Nigeria: Signs, Diagnosis, Support
What autism actually looks like in Nigerian children and adults, how diagnosis works here, and why late diagnosis in adults is rising. Myths addressed.
Caregiver Burnout: When You’re the Strong One
In Nigerian families, one person usually carries everyone. Signs of caregiver burnout, why guilt keeps you in it, and what changes when you name the load.
Insomnia: When You Can’t Sleep or Switch Off
Clinical insomnia is not the same as bad sleep habits. What it is, why sleeping tablets stop working, and why CBT-I is the first-line treatment in Nigeria.
NYSC and Your Mental Health: A Survival Guide
Camp, redeployment, a strange town and no friends. A practical guide to protecting your mental health through NYSC — from registration to passing out.
What Therapy Costs in Nigeria in 2026
Therapy in Nigeria costs ₦4,000–₦80,000 a session, median ₦20,000. A current, honest breakdown — student rates, HMO cover and employer-paid options.
HMO-Covered Therapy in Nigeria: How to Use Your Health Plan to Pay for Sessions
Some Nigerian HMOs now pay for therapy. Learn how to check your plan, which HMOs work on Mytherapist.ng, and how to book a session at ₦0 out of pocket.
Childhood Trauma and How It Shows Up in Adults
Childhood trauma in adults often hides as anxiety, people-pleasing or trouble trusting. Learn the signs — including harsh discipline — and how to heal.
Tramadol and Codeine Addiction in Nigeria
Tramadol and codeine addiction is a growing crisis in Nigeria. Learn the warning signs, withdrawal risks, and where to get real help and recovery.