I spent a full day in Millersville earning my Youth Mental Health First Aid certification, learning to spot, support, and de-escalate mental health crises in young people. From self-care to suicide awareness, the training was an eye-opener and a reminder that everyone should know how to offer mental health first aid.

At the heart of Lagos’s TMHC 3.0, Dr. Kadiri reframed trauma not as a defeat but a call to wisdom. This guest post explores how Nigeria’s mental-health revolution is shifting from silent suffering to shared stories, systemic change, and healing beyond the therapy room.

A fresh perspective on the Tylenol-autism debate: why social media stunts risk more than they prove, and how responsible advocacy really looks.

“Trauma” is a buzzword tied to billion-dollar industries, hashtags, and hot takes. What happens when the word stretches so far it risks losing meaning for people truly living through trauma?

A recap of the MHA Lancaster Suicide Prevention Conference — lived experiences, trainings, and seeds of hope to save lives.

Key takeaways from the Lives Worth Living book discussion, highlighting youth suicide prevention, embedding support in schools, and centering lived experience.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that suicide can be prevented. At My Mind My Funk, we highlight mental health daily and will share insights from key events throughout Suicide Prevention Month.

UNGA Week 2025 is almost here, and the spotlight is turning to mental health and brain health. From high-level UN meetings to side events hosted by UNICEF, WHO, and leading nonprofits, New York will be buzzing with conversations on youth mental health, NCDs, and the future of the brain economy. Here’s a curated guide to the sessions worth attending (or streaming) from Sept 22–26.

A reflective dive into Hulu’s Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini—part true-crime, part psychological case study. It’s less about her and more about us: how insecurity, self-image, and the need to be seen shape the stories we tell about ourselves.

This semester, I’m exploring addiction and psychopathology through a mix of classes, independent study, and practical experiences.

when I was back in Kenya, I participated in a lot of activities and forums like this. most of the engagements were organized by the UN Women Africa Unite Kenya Chapter which steered national events around the elimination of gender based violence (gbv). i have many memorable moments from those days and top of my list is #JusticeforLiz - Liz (not real name) was sexually assaulted by people she knew and went ahead to report them. The police caught them and for their punishment, they were asked to slash grass and given the ok to go home… let me rewind that. they assaulted someone and the punishment they got was slashing grass…i am still blown away thinking about it.

As we celebrate African philanthropy, we need to understand that our definition of philanthropy is not the same as the west. So our stories will be different…let us tell our stories as they are especially because they are not about Millions of Dollars

This year, Giving Tuesday had a broadcast which featured various personalities and organizations that do good across the globe and I was invited to speak about the good I do in the mental health space and share how people can support mental health organizations and movements. The three keys things I shared are:

From poetry nights in Nairobi to receiving a BET Award, this post traces my journey of advocacy, creativity, and resilience. Updated after an unforgettable BET Awards weekend, it’s a reflection on how art and healing can take you places you never imagined.

One of the ways the organization is creating spaces for common challenges to be discussed and for solutions to be shared is through their upcoming conference. Before the pandemic, the conference was to focus on environmental sustainability. Conversation around the common (COVID-19) challenge has been added to the agenda. We will taking part in the conference which will be happening virtually this weekend - 30th and 31st May, 2020.

Play your part

There are a lot of virtual events - conference, concerts, webinars - happening to celebrate this day. The weight of the current pandemic can make us think about the common challenges more than the things we can celebrate. As discussed on the show with the Africa Now officials, it is easy to say no to many things at this time. It is ok to give yourself a break but do not isolate yourself. There is strength is positive community and if you are looking for one, we look forward to meeting you this weekend at the conference.