Five Nigerians Share How Financial Hardship Has Affected Their Mental Health
Content warning: suicide and mental-health distress. Five Nigerians describe how unstable income, rent, family responsibilities, bereavement and the rising cost of living have intensified anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Their experiences show how financial pressure can affect people across different ages, jobs and family situations. Several contributors say support from friends, family, faith and the hope of improving their circumstances helped them hold on during difficult periods. Their stories also stress that struggling financially is not a personal failure. If you are having suicidal thoughts or feel unsafe, please reach out to someone you trust or a qualified mental-health professional. Nigerian support organisations, including MANI, Blueroomcare and SURPIN, may be able to provide crisis support and counselling.
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