We are proud to lead this life-affirming work, proving that embedding physiotherapy-led movement within broader interventions (dental, TB screening, mental health support) empowers dignity, resilience, and healthy aging.

Factors like social media overload, academic stress, loneliness, global uncertainties, bullying and cyberbullying, and fear of missing out.

Eating disorders are deeply rooted mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels, and sees themselves. They are not just about food. Behind restrictive eating, bingeing, or purging behaviors, there is often emotional pain, anxiety, trauma, or a desperate need for control.

Social justice begins with you: choose today to see your neighbor, not your advantage—act with justice, kindness, and humility in every interaction.

Parental monitoring, rule-setting with consequences, and positive role modeling build protective factors that help children resist negative peer influences. A Godly upbringing further strengthens these defenses by instilling moral values, self-discipline, respect for authority, and reliance on faith-based principles.

The targeted outreach on February 13, 2026, at their school builds on our long-term (one-year) interventions with them—including previous sessions on self-esteem, career guidance, art therapy, women's health/hygiene, and cognitive activities like chess—demonstrating a truly holistic and sustained commitment to this vulnerable group. This event seamlessly integrated mental health support with practical empowerment, helping these children feel seen, valued, and equipped to thrive.

By embedding dental care within mental health support, Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation and UNTH Foundation are proving that true wellness is holistic. We are committed to scaling this model because every senior deserves to age with dignity, every smile matters, and no community should be left behind. If you need this outreach and unique support duplicated in your community, reach out.

Survivors commonly experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, and chronic distress. WHO links FGM to higher risks of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and somatic complaints. A 2025 WHO/HRP study shows women with FGM face nearly 3x greater risk of depression/anxiety and 4.4x higher likelihood of PTSD. In normalizing communities, silence intensifies harm: stigma prevents acknowledging pain or accessing help, with mental health services often scarce or taboo.

The interconnection between tuberculosis (TB) and mental health is profound and bidirectional, as outlined. TB's physical toll—combined with stigma, long treatment regimens, economic hardship, and social isolation—often leads to high rates of depression (3–6 times higher than the general population), anxiety, and other distress in 40–70% of patients.

The aim of the joint outreach was to reduce isolation, enhance emotional resilience, improve quality of life, and ensure no one faces the mental health burden of cancer alone. The event underscored the urgent need to incorporate mental health care into all aspects of cancer treatment for truly comprehensive support. Unaddressed negative emotions can exacerbate anxiety and depression, weaken coping mechanisms, and reduce overall resilience—making proactive intervention essential.

The crisis facing displaced families extends far beyond mental health needs. Daily hardships—hunger, malnutrition, lack of clean water, inadequate shelter, lost livelihoods, ongoing fear of violence, and profound trauma—are fueling chronic stress, anxiety, despair, PTSD, depression, and grief, especially among children and widows.

Events like this Total Care Mind and Body Outreach show that targeted, community-led actions deliver tangible, lasting benefits: improved quality of life, delayed cognitive issues, reduced emotional distress, and a stronger foundation for healthy aging in Nigerian communities.

A crucial yet often overlooked aspect of this theme is mental health awareness and support within education. Today's young people face unprecedented pressures: intense academic expectations, social media scrutiny, economic instability, peer challenges, and global uncertainties. These factors contribute to alarming rises in anxiety, depression, and other

The Total Care Mind and Body initiative is a flagship joint program between Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation and UNTH Foundation. It is designed to deliver free, integrated physical and mental health services to vulnerable populations, with the pilot on 24th January giving special attention to elderly persons (60+ years) and retirees.

The program was facilitated by the Resource persons from  African Services.

Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation participated in an observational and assessment capacity, with representation by the Plateau State Program Manager.

As State Program Manager, Mr. Selkap will oversee and expand the Foundation’s activities in Plateau State, collaborating closely with the national management team to deliver impactful mental health awareness campaigns, community outreach, support services, and sustainable development projects. His leadership will emphasize measurable outcomes, periodic progress reviews, and alignment with CALMHAF’s broader goals of prioritizing mental well-being and empowering vulnerable communities.

A major focus of the session was the review and discussion of our 2026 Action Plan. This plan reaffirms our core mission to:

• Deliver preventive mental health care

• Raise widespread awareness

• Provide meaningful education

• Offer compassionate support — especially to vulnerable populations

By adopting this proactive, problem-solving approach, we aim to:

Through this collaboration, our planned interventions include:

• Reducing stigma surrounding cancer through open conversations and education

• Raising awareness and providing vital education on prevention, early detection, and treatment options

• Offering comprehensive psychosocial and compassionate support for cancer patients and their families — including free mental health talks, assessments, and counseling sessions.

Teachers wear many hats — they are nurturers, caregivers, motivators, coaches, mentors, and creative minds shaping young futures every single day. Yet, they often face intense scrutiny, judgment, and criticism from parents and society at large.

These pressures can lead to serious mental health struggles, including:

• Aggression

In relationships, work, therapy, or daily life, recognizing the difference between empathy and projection can transform how we connect with others. Empathy bridges gaps and deepens understanding; unchecked projection builds walls and creates distance. Mastering this distinction leads to more authentic, supportive, and meaningful relationships.