Mental Health and Wellness Initiative (MHWI)

  Exciting News from the Mental Health and Wellness Initiative (MHWI)! This June, we’re kicking off something truly impactful - The MHWI 30-Day Challenge! Starts: June 1st  Theme: Grow. Heal. Connect. Duration: 30 days of simple, daily mental wellness tasks Includes: Weekend affirmations, community connection, and self-reflection Perks: ✅ Win amazing MHWI gift packs ✅ Get featured on our platforms ✅ Connect with a community that cares about your mental wellness How to Join: 1. Follow us on social media Facebook: mhwinitiative Instagram: @mhwinitiative 2. Do the daily task 3. Post and tag us using #MHWIChallenge Let’s commit to 30 days of showing up for our minds, our hearts, and our community. Don’t miss out invite your friends and let’s grow together. 

 Our week-long events lined up to commemorate the Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 was successfully concluded on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. The mental health awareness week commenced with our Online Awareness Series where our mental counsellors engaged various audience in delivering talks and counselling on varying mental health topics. This was followed by our Street Vox Pop featuring one-on-one interview with students and passersby on issues bordering on their mental health and their general view about the topic. The responses were very encouraging as many responders courageously opened up on personal mental health concerns just as we shared views on mitigative measures for a sound mental health among the populace. Our team eventually paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate in his Abuja office to seek collaborations with Health ministry in addressing mental health challenges across the country.  The health minister who ...

We conducted interviews with Abuja residents, gathering their candid thoughts and experiences on mental health.  Their responses were both eye-opening and touching, offering valuable insights into the daily struggles faced by ordinary citizens amidst Nigeria's current economic challenges.

We organized a mental health boot camp where participants could unwind and alleviate stress through expert-led sessions.  The activities included:   Mental health counseling, ⁠Morning fitness exercises, ⁠Dance aerobics, Fun games. This holistic approach aimed to promote emotional well-being and provide tools for managing mental health challenges.  

We visited Hope for Survival secondary school in Abuja to raise mental health awareness among students, focusing on its impact on their daily interactions with peers, teachers, and guardians.  The session also covered practical strategies for coping with bullying and other psychological challenges common among young people.  This initiative aimed to promote emotional well-being and resilience among the students.

The Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate received with delight, the Mental Health Awareness Initiative (MHWi) team in his Abuja office, on Wednesday 14th May, 2025. The visit was informed by the organization's objective to link-up with strategic stakeholders, forge collaborations and build the roadmap for sustainable advocacy for mental Health wellness in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister commended the team for the courage to pursue the social cause of such critical concern, describing it as a veritable tool that could be leveraged to address the mental health challenges across the demography. Professor Pate urged the team to utilize the rising influence of social media to connect the larger populace for a broader impact. He assured the team of the health ministry's cooperation towards achieving their set goals. Meanwhile, the team met and interacted with the National Coordinator, Presidential Initiative for Unlocking Health Value Chains...