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Depression-Key facts: byDr Ehimen Ferguson -Consultant physician and Life coach expert

Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. More women are affected by depression than men. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. There are effective psychological and pharmacological treatments for depression At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds. Type of Depression include :Recurrent depressive disorder, Bipolar affective disorder etc   Causes or risk factors 1. Genetic or inherited 2. Biological or hormonal defect 3.Certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem and being too dependent, self-critical or pessimistic 4.Traumatic or stressful events, such as rape or loss of loved ones. 5.relationship, or financial problems 6.Blood ...

PARENTING: THE SUICIDE NOTE WRITTEN BY A 15-YEAR OLD GIRL

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“Dear mum, It’s with a heavy heart that I write you this note, knowing the amount of pain it is going to cause you. Mum, I want you to know that I love you dearly and will ever love you. If I am given the opportunity to live again I will still choose you as my mum and our family will still be my place of birth. But unfortunately, I know that there is not going to be any such opportunity. Mum, I didn’t want to do this, but I was compelled by circumstances beyond my control to take the plunge. I tried my best to pull through, but my best was not good enough. I battled alone for about thirteen months now until my strength failed me. You and dad could not decipher what I was going through and maybe I should not blame you for that. My one and only brother came very close to understanding what I was passing through but it was too much for his young mind to comprehend. Mum, I know that you and dad loved me and did everything you could to prove that to me but I was not feeling...

SUICIDE: HEART BREAKING HEALTH ALERT!!!

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HEART BREAKIN G HEALTH ALERT!!!  By Dr Ehimen Ferguson, Consultant Public Health Physician and Life Coach Expert Preamble/Epidemiology : According to WHO, globally, 800,000 suicides occur annually and Nigeria last year alone record 80 cases of suicide. Again Just this few weeks (before 19th May, 2019) in Nigeria alone, several suicides have been reported... From the death of the 400 level students to the death of a pastor. Likewise,  two students committed suicides because they failed jamb and medical examinations respectively.  Painfully, more are still threatening to embark on suicide. Warning Signs and symptoms  1. Feeling of hopelessness 2. Intolerable to life challenges  3.Preoccupation with violence, dying, or death 4. Having mood swings, e 5.Being agitated, or in a heightened state of anxiety 6.Experiencing changes in personality, routine, or sleeping patterns 7. Consuming drugs or more alcohol than usual. ...

Stop Depression, Suicide & Substance/Drug Abuse

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Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) Awareness Outreach on Depression, Suicide & Substance/Drug Abuse Depression is real. Increasing number of youths are committing  suicide these days. The rate of Substance and Drug Abuse is on the high. All the Social, Economic, Religious and Political class are affected no one is left out. You can try to support people to reach out to somebody, encourage them talk to someone. You never can tell as you might be saving a soul even that of someone close to you. *Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) is out to go to schools, parks, spots, market, churches, mosque and create awareness to the people and students & pupils (school).* Please we need your support. Recall that most victims of suicide or drug/substance abusers  do not open up to that parents or guardians. *We have the Team to reach out we only need resources to reach out* *#Let_heal_the_world* What can you spare? Make a donation to support this course: A...