Tag: Mental Health
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Zimbabwean Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy and Religious
Introduction: A Call to Action for Clergy Well-Being In Johannesburg on 30 October 2025, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun amplified a pressing concern inside the South African Church: the mental health and emotional well-being of clergy, consecrated men and women religious, and lay leaders who serve in demanding ministries. Amid rising stressors—from long hours and pastoral…
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Catholic Nun Advocates for Mental Health Centers for Clergy in South Africa
A Zimbabwean Catholic nun is calling on the South African Church to establish dedicated mental health centers to address the psychological and emotional challenges faced by clergy and religious in the country. The plea comes amid growing concerns about burnout, burnout-related depression, and the high stress levels associated with pastoral leadership in challenging socio-economic times.…
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Prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria: a systematic review
Introduction Mental health and neurology intersect in ways that matter for patient outcomes and healthcare planning. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria, following established guidelines (PRISMA and JBI). The study maps how common psychiatric comorbidities are in stroke survivors, people with epilepsy, and…
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When Cannabis Went Wrong: A Student’s Journey Through a Breakpoint and Mental Health Risks
Introduction: A normalising of cannabis among young adults Like many middle-class London teens, the author began smoking cannabis at 15, drawn by the idea of a natural, safe buzz and the social perks of drug-using circles. Cannabis was increasingly seen as a harmless rite of passage rather than a potential risk, especially when compared with…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Cannabis, College, and Crisis: My Oxford Breakthrough About Mental Health and the Dangers of Skunk
Introduction: A Quiet Descent Like many middle-class London teens, I started smoking cannabis around age 15. It felt preferable to alcohol, which I found unpalatable, and weed offered a pleasant buzz that seemed safer because it was “natural” and easy to obtain. It was something I associated with parties, never with home or isolation. By…
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Young Australians with Chronic Pain: A Hidden Struggle of Being Heard
Chronic Pain in Australian Youth: A Hidden Burden Chronic pain affects about 877,000 young people in Australia—roughly one in five children. For many families, the pain starts after an injury or appears without a clear diagnosis, persisting for months or years and reshaping daily life, mental health, education, and social participation. A new look at…



