Getting people with mental health conditions to be decision-makers || Speak with a counsellor instantly 24/7 toll-free at 0800 800 2000

Nigeria
Joined June 2015
For 10 years, She Writes Woman has been showing up, supporting, and listening. Our Impact Report is here. Read the full report via the link in bio or at SheWritesWoman.org. #SheWritesWoman #MentalHealth #SWWat10
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When was the last time someone asked how you were and you gave the real answer? This Sunday, 25th October, Safe Place gives you a space to share what’s really going on. It’s free and confidential. Register: bit.ly/SWWSafePlace
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"If you have to commit suicide, die at once. If you fail, you will go to prison." - Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Watch Hauwa Ojeifo air her views on the ongoing talk about the attempted suicide bill.
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Nigeria is moving to decriminalise attempted suicide. It's an important step, but removing punishment doesn't build care. Our founder, @hauwa_ojeifo, joins Channels TV today at 7:55 am WAT to discuss what the bill can and can't do. Tune in 💛
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Save this number. Share it with someone who needs help. Our toll-free helpline is open 24/7 Call us: 0800 800 2000
I hope at least 1 person that needs this see my tweet. Please reach out to this number for mental health support in Nigeria. It is 24/7 toll free, confidential and multilingual. 0800 800 2000
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT For all GLO users who have not been able to reach us, we are aware of this situation, and we are currently working to resolve it with GLO. Kindly use another network provider to call our toll-free line: 0800 800 2000
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Let's have real conversations about what it takes to live with a mental health condition in Nigeria. Today by 2 PM. Join via Zoom using this link: bit.ly/SWW-WSPD
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Throwback to our previous edition of Safe Space with Salem King Join us tomorrow, Sunday, September 27th, 2 PM, for another edition of the Space. This time, we will be changing the narrative on suicide. Register: bit.ly/SWWSafePlace.
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Photos from our session with the NHRC! SWW met with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to discuss the renewal of our Memorandum of Understanding and explore ways to deepen our shared commitment to advancing mental health and human rights.
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Suicide is responsible for more than 7,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, with an estimated 300k suicide attempts recorded each year. Join our guest @Funmto; let's talk about the real impact of suicide in Nigeria Signup: bit.ly/SWWSafePlace
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For years, Nigerian law has treated suicide attempts as criminal offences. This is about to change. Last month, the Federal Executive Council approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act aimed at decriminalising attempted suicide.
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720,000+ people die by suicide globally every year! Catch our founder, Hauwa Ojeifo, on @AIT_Online this morning at 8:15 WAT as she continues the wider conversation around Nigeria's move toward decriminalisation and stronger mental health infrastructure.
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This was my response when a youth asked me if it was okay for a lady to wear trousers. Essentials - Unity Nonessential- Liberty Everything - Charity. Full video on Facebook. #100MillionSoulsForChrist #Church #Jesus
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It's World Suicide Prevention Day Today, we are reminded that behind every statistic is a person who felt they had nowhere to turn, and that when there is somewhere to turn, lives are saved You are not alone. Call our toll-free support line 📞08008002000
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. A day to remember those who have lost their lives and stand with the people still quietly carrying the weight. Our founder, @hauwa_ojeifo will be on @channelstv this morning at 8:20 am to commemorate. Tune in 💛
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Debt isn't just a financial problem. It's also a mental health one. When the shame and quiet feeling of failure kick in, debt becomes bigger than just money. You are not alone. Call our 24/7 toll-free line for support: 0800 800 2000
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Nigeria is about to end the criminalisation of attempted suicide. For this month's Safe Place, we're sitting with what that shift really means — for survivors, for families, for all of us. Save a seat: bit.ly/SWWSafePlace
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Grief doesn't end when your mourning does; in fact, that's when it really starts. Unprocessed grief is one of the most common triggers of depression and prolonged distress. You don't have to carry it alone. Call our 24/7 free helpline: 0800 800 2000
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The cost of living in Nigeria is not just statistics. It's a weight people carry every day. If you are going through mental health challenges because of this burden, reach out for support. Our 24/7 helpline is free and confidential. Call 0800 800 2000
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Why was attempted Suicide a Crime in Nigeria? Our founder @hauwa_ojeifo joins @nigeriainfofmlagos to talk about one of the most significant mental health policy shifts in Nigeria's history: the move to decriminalise attempted suicide.
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If you're a student, this conversation is for you. Let's talk real about academic pressure, money stress, and the overall issues that make your head spin. Join us in a few minutes: bit.ly/SWWSafePlace
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