Come with your questions.
Come with your experiences.
Most importantly, come with an open mind.

What do you think makes it difficult for people in our communities to talk openly about suicide? Share it in the comments.

The benefit is not a child who never gets angry. It is a child who can recognise “this anger is covering hurt or fear,” breathe, set a boundary, and still stay kind to themselves and others.
Learning how to regulate yourself is a skill—and like every skill, it takes practice.

Ripple effects are slow and real. They do not start with a slogan. They start with a child who can pause, empathise and choose.

The world we want tomorrow starts with the conversations we have with children today.

Prevention is quieter than emergency. It looks like role-play, breathing, play and honest conversation while children are still open. GlowPulse framed these EQ skills as foundational superpowers — with measurable returns through lower healthcare, legal and social costs. The world we want tomorrow starts with the skills we give children today.

At our just concluded GlowPulse 2.0, DSP Ukeje Justice, Enugu State Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), spoke to the children about cultism and other social vices.

 One of the things he emphasised was how young people can be lured into cult groups.

The bootcamp was organized by the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation and its educational arm, Coli Mental Health Academy, an IAOTH-accredited training provider. One key lesson: not everyone online needs to know who you are.

By engaging NAPTIP, CALMHAF directly aligns its expertise with a high-need group whose mental health challenges are both severe and often under-addressed. The partnership therefore addresses a critical gap: ensuring that survivors receive holistic support that combines protection with evidence-based mental health interventions.

This International Youth Day, we reaffirm our promise: we are not just talking about youth. We are walking alongside them, building stronger minds, healthier hearts, and more empowered communities—one young person at a time. Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation: Empowering youth. Building resilience. Creating lasting change.

We believe that preparing children for the future extends far beyond academics. They also require emotional awareness, leadership skills, and digital responsibility to navigate the world confidently and responsibly.

This is precisely what we are building—one meaningful conversation at a time.

When you are at your lowest, what—or who—is your support system? And more pointedly—can your support system stand for you when you need them the most?Our success in life depends significantly on the people who stand with us. Scripture records that when God created humanity, He declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). We were designed for connection. We need one another.

The upcoming GLOWPULSE EQ Bootcamp 2.0 will focus on the CASEL competencies alongside practical training in leadership, play and art therapy, online safety, career guidance, CPR, Christian morals and values, cancer awareness in children, and more — all delivered in a fun-filled experience anchored by global and national facilitators.

CASEL doesn’t just teach social-emotional skills. It builds the operating system for human performance: Emotional Intelligence. Ignore EQ, and you build fragile high-performers. This is what GLOWPULSE 2.0 offers participants.

On 18 July 2026, the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation partnered with the GUTSY Woman Network to deliver a dedicated Mental Health Awareness experience at The Gutsy Experience 2026 - a Women’s Inclusive Growth Program.

Causes and Risk Factors

The brain flags the situation as a threat to self-worth or social standing. Contributors include:

• Past negative experiences (criticism, failure, embarrassment)

• Personality traits (perfectionism, high sensitivity, low self-esteem)

• External pressures (family/peers expectations, high personal standards)

• Biological factors (genetics, sensitive stress response)

• Poor preparation or high uncertainty

Importantly, it is not a sign of weakness or lack of skill—talented, successful people deal with it regularly.

Depression is far more than just “feeling down” or having a bad day. In medicine and psychology, the main clinical form is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) — a serious mental health condition that deeply affects your mood, thoughts, energy levels, and ability to function in everyday life. It can drain your joy, motivation, and hope, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

Previous outreaches at the school have included psychosocial support, play therapy, sports equipment and games donations, art therapy sessions, self-esteem and career guidance sessions, women’s health and menstrual hygiene education and donation of sanitary pads, chess and recreational activities, one-on-one counselling, teacher appreciation events (supported by MTN), and grooming/hygiene kits distribution.

These cumulative efforts demonstrate long-term dedication rather than one-off visits.

As an accredited training provider by the IAOTH (UK), COLI Academy offers globally recognized, practical courses designed to create lasting change:

• Certificate in Stress Management

• The Complete Mental Health and Wellness Diploma

• Diploma in Emotional Intelligence

• Certificate in Anger Management & Conflict Resolution

…and several others tailored for educators, parents, families, and organizations.

Approximately 200 students (about 120 girls and 80 boys) gathered for an engaging session focused on menstrual health, emotional wellbeing, and breaking taboos. We intentionally included the boys to promote understanding, support, and inclusion – because healthy conversations benefit everyone.

We know that reaching out for help can feel difficult, especially when you're struggling. That’s why we continue to make support completely free and accessible for anyone who needs it.

Our Toll-Free Suicide Prevention Helpline is open and ready to support you: 0800 000 2673 (TOLL-FREE)

By integrating mental health and psychosocial support into established peacebuilding frameworks, the partnership will address the critical role of trauma healing, emotional resilience, and psychological well-being in fostering sustainable peace.