On The Spot with Stella | Sahid Bangyra discusses dealing with mental Disorder | Episode 9
On The Spot with Stella | Sahid Bangyra discusses dealing with mental Disorder | Episode 9
Man calls out Gen Z for using mental health as cover for wrong
A Nigerian man has shared his opinion on mental health which has recently been used by the Gen Z population, calling it an excuse for bad behavior. The man made his opinion public via a podcast, The Shade corner, with a group of his friends. He is of the opinion that the word ‘Mental health’ has now become bastardized. Most people use it to dodge accountability, propagate bad behavior and skip work. However, a friend at the podcast disagreed with his opinion, claiming that although some people use it as a coverup, mental health is real and should be given attention to. 
He related it to physical health while claiming that if one is sick physically, it takes a while for the illness to progress before death and that is how mental health illnesses like Depression work. Watch Video Here “All mental health statements by Gen Zs are just an excuse for bad behaviour” pic.twitter.com/dO96v2KBYq — 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 28, 2023
“I’ve experienced different phases of mental breakdown” – Orezi finally breaks silence after losing his N300M house to fire
Popular singer, Orezi speaks for the first time after his house, reportedly worth 300 million naira, got burnt in fire outbreak, as he opens up on going through a mental breakdown over his loss. Two nights ago, it was reported that his palatial house was gutted by fire which broke out. His predicament appears to be similar to that of AY Makun whose Lagos home also got destroyed in fire accident.
Orezi. Fans and colleagues expressed their condolence over the loss of his expensive house; some offered words of encouragement and support to him. Orezi has finally come online to speak on the issue. He started off by expressing his profoundest of gratitude to everyone who had reached out in one way or another to offer words of encouragement and showed concern.
Orezi’s gutted living room. Orezi mentioned that he had gone through different stages of mental breakdown since the fire incident. He voiced his gratitude to God for not letting life be lost in the fire as he tried to make light of his situation by noting that he just wants to blow, and not his house blowing. Watch video below … Orezi speaks for the first time since his house got burnt 😩 pic.twitter.com/H1eFuQMdnV — Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) November 30, 2023
Kim Kardashian’s ex-lover, Pete Davidson struggles with mental health
Beloved actor and comedian Pete Davidson who once had a relationship with reality star, Kim Kardashian, is seeking professional treatment for his ongoing battle with mental health issues. A source close to the star confirmed to People Magazine that Davidson, 29, voluntarily checked himself into a treatment center and is expected to complete his program soon.
Pete Davidson Initial reports from Page Six broke the news, revealing that Davidson opted for in-patient therapy to address the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and his previous diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Sources close to the comedian shared that Davidson frequently takes such proactive measures to work on his mental health, while also highlighting the unwavering support he receives from his friends and family during these challenging times. Davidson has been widely recognized for his openness about his struggles with mental health. Back in 2017, he opened up in an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast. During the conversation, he shed light on the events leading up to his diagnosis and his past stint in rehab in December 2016. Davidson candidly discussed his experiences with extreme mood swings, initially attributing them to regular marijuana use. However, he later received a diagnosis of BPD, which shed light on the underlying causes. “I found out I have BPD, which is borderline personality disorder,” Davidson shared. “One of my psychiatrists diagnosed me. He was always saying before this big meltdown, ‘You’re probably bipolar or borderline, we’re just going to have to figure it out.’” Despite his struggles, Davidson remains hopeful and acknowledges the positive impact therapy has had on his life. “It is working, slowly but surely,” he revealed. “I’ve been having a lot of problems. This whole year has been a f—ing nightmare. This has been the worst year of my life, getting diagnosed with this and trying to figure out how to learn with this and live with this.” In a lighter moment, Davidson even poked fun at his own experiences with sobriety and rehab during an appearance on SNL’s “Weekend Update.” Yet, it is clear that the comedian takes his mental health seriously and is committed to managing it. Furthermore, he openly discussed the importance of seeking professional help for depression and emphasized the impact of a healthy lifestyle. Last year, Davidson faced additional challenges when he sought further trauma therapy due to relentless online bullying from Kanye West following Davidson’s relationship with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Most recently, while promoting his new series Bupkis, Davidson reflected on the complexities of appearing on SNL, where his personal life and romantic relationships often became comedic material. He expressed gratitude for the support he received from the show’s cast and crew, particularly executive producer Lorne Michaels, but acknowledged the inherent difficulties of navigating the entertainment industry. Davidson’s vulnerability in sharing his struggles highlights the toll that public scrutiny can take on one’s mental well-being. As fans rally behind Pete Davidson, they applaud his bravery for seeking rehab and proactively addressing his mental health challenges. The comedian’s openness has not only helped destigmatize mental health issues but has also shed light on the importance of self-care and seeking professional help.
Nigerian male student nurse engages in relationship with mental patient
A Nigerian student placed in a mental hospital and engaged in a relationship with one of the patients has been caught. Apparently, the student had been exchanging nudes with the mental patient before he got caught in the act.
The Twitter user, who shared the information adds that the students course has been terminated by the university, and the police have been involved. The post reads: “A Nigerian student nurse on placement in a mental health hospital decided to have a relationship with a patient… Exchanging explicit photos with her. University has terminated his course. Police is involved. Safeguarding enquiry is underway Na jazz and meant” See post below;
Anti-Tinubu passenger remanded in prison pending mental health report
A passenger who caused a commotion by expressing anti-Tinubu sentiments on a Lagos-bound Ibom Air flight has been remanded in the Kuje prison by a Magistrate Court in Abuja.
The anti-Tinubu passenger, Obiajulu Ujah, will remain there for one month while medical experts assess his mental health. Ujah is currently facing a criminal charge in case number CR/08/23, filed by the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Magistrate Abdulazeel Ismail Muhammed of the FCT Magistrate Court ruled on Thursday in Zuba Magisterial District. “Having scrutinized the medical report dated 17th day of April 2023 and signed by Dr Olusegun Shoyombo, a consultant psychiatrist, I am of the opinion that the defendant cannot defend himself,” he said. Muhammed utilized Section 278(3) & (4) of the ACJA, 2015 due to the urgent need for medical attention. The section states that if the court is unconvinced of the defendant’s ability to defend themselves, the trial will be postponed, and the individual may be remanded for a maximum of one month. During this remand, a medical officer will oversee the defendant and provide a written assessment of their mental state before the end of the period. If the medical officer is unable to form a definite opinion, they will inform the court and request a further remand of up to three months. “From all these, the need to prevent the risk of jumping treatment and having found that Kuje Correctional Facility has the requisite medical personnel, I hereby order that the defendant be remanded for medical observation for one month,” Muhammed said. According to the magistrate, the Federal Government of Nigeria will bear the cost of the necessary medical treatment for the defendant, as provided by the medical personnel.
Destiny Etiko’s adopted daughter, Chinenye Eucharia drops cryptic post days after crying out about mental health
Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Chinenye Eucharia who was previously adopted by Destiny Etiko, has shared a cryptic message on social media, following her recent outcry over her mental health.
The actress had a fallout with her adopted mother, which resulted in their cutting ties with each other. In a recent post, the actress, who appears to have been burdened by what happened, revealed that her mental health is at stake, and she wanted to talk about what really happened. However, despite not talking about it eventually, the actress made a cryptic statement in a recent post, saying:
“One day you will look for me and not find me🕊️”. See the post below:
“My mental health is at stake”
The adopted daughter of Destiny Etiko, Chinenye Eucharia has disclosed that she wants to speak about what ensued between her and the actress.
Recall that Destiny Etiko and her adopted daughter Chinenye Eucharia fell out a few months ago. A lot of fans expressed curiosity over the sudden break between the two ladies. However, the fast-rising star, Chinenye Eucharia came out to debunk rumors that she and the actress, Destiny Etiko has fallen out. According to her, she got admission into the university and has decided to pause her acting career for a while in other for her to concentrate on her studies. However, in a new post shared on her Snapchat, Chinenye disclosed that she is ready to speak as her mental health is at stake. She wrote; “My mental health is at stake, I’m about to say what really happened” 
Erica Nlewedim opens up on mental health drain towards end of BBNaija show (Video)
Popular reality star, Erica Nlewedim, finally opens up about her mental health during the conclusion of the BBNaija show she participated in.
It would be recalled that the reality star partook in the season 6 edition of the show before getting disqualified.
This comes amidst the new season of the biggest reality show in Africa which premiered barely 24 hours ago.
In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Erica declares that she was not in the right state of mind; one which affected her mood.
“Well, because of my mental health, when I was in the House, towards the end of my stay I was getting really sad like I wasn’t smiling anymore, I was not happy.
Then coming out in that shocking way, coming to face the world and hearing all the things people had to say about me and seeing all the love knowing that oh I have a new…it was just a lot of things to take in at the same time.
Plus knowing that my life has changed. I’m just trying to adjust so many things, so I needed that time, I didn’t want to just be overwhelmed and must breakdown or something, that was the best thing.”
Watch the video below …
“Towards the end of my stay in the House I was getting really sad, like I wasn’t smiling anymore, I was not happy. It was just a lot of things to take in at the same time.” — Erica #BBNaija#WithChude#MindHeartSpirit#LetsBeHumanTogether pic.twitter.com/szfgG0ny7w
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 24, 2022
“I was running mental, I wanted to give up”
Reality star, Queen Mercy Atang has penned an appreciatory note to the organizers of Big Brother Naija for availing her of the opportunity to participate in the show.
This emotional piece is coming after the Reunion show came to an end on Friday, 17th June.
The ex-beauty queen recounted how she got into the house two weeks late alongside three other housemates but was lucky to have stayed in the house for quite a long time.
She went on to cast her mind back to the lockdown era where she was confined to her house due to the pandemic. According to her, this period was a very tough one for her, but she kept pushing and at last achieved her dream of starring in the BBNaija show.
Sharing the post, she wrote:
“What a journey it has been for me, I’m filled with so many emotions.
I’m happy and thankful to @bigbronaija @dstvnigeria for the opportunity given to me to be on the show.
First as you all know, I came into biggie’s house 2 weeks late.
I stayed in the lockdown house longer than others did. One full month in there, God’s grace kept me there…
it was a long journey for my self @michael042sm @mrkayvee we thank God finally we got in. Thank you biggie 🤗
I can recall my stay in the lock down house. All I did was cry, pray, work out, look out the window, and wish I could step out.. unfortunately I couldn’t. That was when I realized what freedom really meant. I was literally running mental. I was loosing my mind. My anxiety was dealing with me. I wanted to give up. I wanted to go back home to my mom. But then one thing kept ringing in my head. Who will believe my story. That I was close to getting into biggie’s house but I opted out. Literally No one lol.
Secondly Queen do you really want to give up after coming this close, do you want to do this next year? The answer was No. So I fought my anxiety, I fought my fears, I fought the noises in my head that kept telling me to quit and I made it to the house💃.”
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