Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation

12/02/2025

Depression is not just sadness . It is a change in how the brain functions.

Research shows that it affects areas such as the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex which controls emotions, motivation and decision-making.

This is why many people describe it as a constant shadow that follows them even on good days.
It may not be visible , but it changes how the world feels.

# Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation

12/02/2025

DYSANIA: is a condition GETTING out of bed in the morning feels unusually difficult. Have you ever experienced this??

12/01/2025

“If you’re drunk, do not drive. Use Uber, Lyft, a taxi, or call a friend or family member to take you home. Even if you don’t value your own life in that moment, others value theirs. Stop endangering innocent people with drunk driving.”

11/26/2025

“Someone recently shared a post showing extreme substance use in one of the states. If you’re struggling with any substance, please reach out for help before things get out of control. There is absolutely no shame in seeking the support you need. And if substance use has brought you to a difficult point in your life, remember that there are rehabilitation and treatment centers available to help you. Reach out to them. Your mental health should always be a priority.”

Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation

11/18/2025

What in the world is going on here???

11/18/2025

TMS certification completed

11/14/2025

10/29/2025

"Honestly, I’m completely confused — is this real or AI?"

Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation

10/28/2025

Before you judge or jump to conclusions, take a moment to listen and try to understand others. We need to raise more awareness about Cutis Laxa. Children living with this condition are often bullied or called names, and that’s not okay. Please, be kind with your words—stop the bullying and name-calling.

Thank you.

# Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation

10/27/2025

Drink enough water if you not on fluid restrictions. Keep hydrated . Confusion and dizziness can result from dehydration.

10/16/2025

I remembered delivering a mental health presentation to a group in one of the West African countries. During the Q&A session, more than five men confidently told me that mental health awareness isn't meant for Africans. According to them, "Africans don’t struggle with mental health issues."
What surprised me even more was their shared belief: "Give someone in Africa who is depressed some money, and that depression will disappear."
They were deeply entrenched in the idea that mental health issues are only for the poor—and that it's impossible for a wealthy person to be depressed. No matter how much I tried to explain that mental health conditions can have genetic roots or be influenced by family history, it was like talking to a wall.
Did I feel defeated? Empathetically, no. If anything, that experience fueled my passion to keep pushing for mental health awareness.
Too often, people reduce mental health to just depression or anxiety, forgetting that it also affects how we sleep, eat, work, and function in our daily lives.
Mental health is not a “Western” concept. It's not a “poor people” issue. It's not a “luxury” concern.
Mental health is for everyone.

Kelechiokwaraji MentalHealth foundation