Publications
Stay informed with the most recent updates, announcements, and recognitions from the Asido Foundation. Here, we share our work, our wins, and the moments that shape our journey in mental health advocacy.
Filter by Category:
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 publications
MY MENTAL ILLNESS JOURNEY
December 12, 2025
In 2012, I had the first episode of mental illness as an undergraduate in the university. It started when I was about to write my exams. I began to display strange behavior, I was confused and kept saying awkward things. I found it difficult to study for my exams as I became restless and hyperactive. Before I knew it, I began to destroy things in sight and those of my roommates were not spared either.
Read More
I FACED STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION FROM OTHER HEALTH WORKERS WHILE WORKING IN A PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
April 11, 2021
Shortly after completing my NYSC, I was employed as a medical officer at a Federal Medical Centre in a South-west state in Nigeria and I was posted to the Psychiatry unit. Among my duties as a medical officer in the unit was to run a weekly clinic along with the Consultant, duties which I did enjoy.
Read MoreMY SURVIVAL JOURNEY THROUGH DEPRESSION AND PHYSICAL ABUSE INTO SELF CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE
January 14, 2021
Once, out of boredom I snuck out to take a stroll by myself, but on my return, I was punished and severely beaten again. I also had to drink that concoction again. By now my health deteriorated that I had to confided in my mother that I might die here.
Read More
My name is Temitope A. Ajayi and here is my story
October 26, 2020
I didn't figure out that I was suicidal until my 38th birthday in 2016. I was having a chat with my friends during my palour party and I announced with joy that I had less than 20 years to live, judging by the life expectancy of an average Nigerian which is 55.7 years for women.
Read More
My PERSONAL JOURNEY DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
October 16, 2020
10th October was World Mental Health Day. And like any other day for most advocates of mental health, I spent my day talking about the need for destigmatisation of mental health illnesses and why we must become so #unashamed2020 that crude and unkind remarks from ignorant or mean folks about mental illnesses have zero impact on our mental health.
Read More
MY MOTHER & OUR STRUGGLES
October 10, 2020
My mother clocked 50 recently. She gave birth to six of us. I may not have talked about her in the past because my parents weren't much in my picture, but I would be changing the narrative by including her and giving room for conversations. The first time I wrote about my mother, it sparked both pity and condemnations. The reaction was not what I expected, but I am glad that I laid the foundation for an honest conversation. My mother's mental illness made me understand the reasoning and plight of those who have families fighting these illnesses.
Read More