새로워진 마음| The One with Folahan Ojolowo – Suicide Survivor & Mental Health Advocate: Episode 8 (2020)
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The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Folahan Ojolowo – Suicide Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
What does depression look like? We don't always know the answer to this as it manifests in different ways. Mental health issues, such as depression, are globally underdiagnosed. And in Nigeria, limited access to mental health services coupled with attitudes and behaviors towards seeking help result in a mentally unhealthy population. Statistically, men are also less likely to seek help for medical issues, especially those related to mental health. But one man is working on changing this narrative. Having suffered from chronic depression for years coupled with surviving sexual abuse as a child, all which led to suicidal attempts, he now uses his voice to help others, especially the younger generation.
This is Folahanmi Ojolowo’s story. He is the founder of Lovemade Foundation, a mental health youth network geared at helping people find the root cause of their mental health illnesses and to help them heal from their emotional pains.
Did you know that when you rearrange the letters in "depression,” you get, “I pressed on.”. ❤
PS: s/o to Anu Adelakun (my soul sistah) for the introductions. And to Folahan’s sister - Mrs. Bose Aladegbola and friend, Dami Abati, for the roles they played in his life.
Also, sorry about the garbled voice in some portions of the conversation. #Zoomstruckagain
Folahan says: “
Knowing that I was battling depression was the first step to my healing.”
Recommended Song: “You're Gonna Be OK” – Brian & Jenn Johnson (2017)
Show Notes
Season 1 Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/moplayer1
Season 2 Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/moplayertwo
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