March 12, 2026 Youth Mental Health in Africa: Why the Future Depends on It Promise Taiwo and Abereoje Mercy Africa is home to the youngest population in the world. Across the continent, millions of young people are shaping the future of innovation, entrepreneurship, governance, and social transformation. Their creativity and ambition are driving change in […]
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March 09, 2026 SRHIN’s BraveHeart Project Leads Conversation at WHO’s “Mental Health by Africa for Africa” Convening in Accra, Ghana. Oregbesan Peace, SRHIN Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN) participated in the World Health Organization (WHO) “Mental Health by Africa for Africa” Invitational Convening held today, March 5, 2026, in Accra, Ghana, an exclusive gathering
February 27, 2026 With Minister Conrad Sackey in Attendance, SRHIN Certifies 60 Teachers to Strengthen Mental Health Education and Substance Use Prevention in Sierra Leone Peace Oregbesan and Promise Taiwo, SRHIN The Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), through the Brave Heart Project, continues to champion youth mental health awareness and substance use prevention in
February 18, 2026 Brave Heart Project Teachers Certification Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Youth Mental Health in Sierra Leone Peace Oregbesan & Promise Taiwo, SRHIN The Brave Heart Project reached a major implementation milestone with a successful certification ceremony celebrating our trained teachers advancing school-based mental health and substance use prevention in secondary schools across
November 27, 2025 Mental Health in the Age of Technology: Apps, Therapy, and Online Support Peace Oregbesan, srhin In today’s digitally connected world, technology is reshaping how we approach mental health. From mindfulness apps to virtual therapy and AI-powered chatbots, digital tools are making mental wellness more accessible, inclusive, and effective. At Slum and Rural
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October 29, 2025 Social Media and Mental Health: Finding Balance in a Hyperconnected World Oregbesan Peace, srhin In today’s world, social media connects us more than ever before, yet it can also make us feel lonelier, anxious, and overwhelmed. From Instagram highlights to endless Twitter tweets, the constant stream of information and comparison can quietly
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September 1, 2025 From Training to Transformation: How Community Champions Are Leading Sierra Leone’s Mental Health Revolution Dr. Isaac Olufadewa, Executive Director, Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN) “I’m not a user, but I’ve suffered because of Kush.” — Fatima, 17 In the heart of Freetown, where life pulses through every alley and market stall,
August 21, 2025 How Family Therapy Helps in Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Aje Esther, srhin Imagine a family sitting in the same room, yet each one stranded on their own lonely island, waves of silence, fear, and unspoken pain keeping them apart. Family therapy becomes the bridge across those waters, guiding them to meet
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July 2, 2025 Youth in Crisis: The Need for Mental Health Support and Drug Awareness in Our Communities Peace Oregbesan Imagine this: a bright young person, full of dreams, slowly drifting away, losing themselves to silence, pressure, and pain. Not because they’re weak. Not because they don’t care. But because no one ever told them it was
MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS LINK TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) Tanitoluwa Alakinde Mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) are two deeply interconnected challenges that affect millions of people worldwide. While each condition can occur independently, it’s common for individuals to experience both conditions simultaneously known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Understanding the link
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