Nigeria's youth face mounting pressures in an increasingly uncertain world. From academic stress and unemployment to digital overload and broken support systems, the mental health of young Nigerians is in serious jeopardy. Yet, this crisis receives minimal attention, leaving many young people to suffer in silence.

Mental illness is not a sign of weakness, nor is it a spiritual punishment. Yet for decades, these misconceptions have dominated conversations around mental health across Africa. In many homes, schools, and communities, talking about depression, anxiety, or even trauma is still taboo. Those suffering are often met with silence, judgment, or outright rejection.

In Nigeria, many people face the heavy burden of untreated mental illness, often without even realizing it. Conversations about depression, anxiety, or trauma are still considered taboo in many families and communities. For decades, our society has focused on visible challenges like poverty and insecurity, but there’s another crisis quietly growing: mental health.