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From a Paranoid Schizophrenia Diagnosis to a Peer Researcher in Nigeria

Mad in America

During my first episode of schizophrenia in 2019, I was taken to our pastor by my mother, sister and a few church members for prayer. I wish to run a master’s programme in child and adolescent mental health to further equip me to help this set of people but I do not have the financial capacity.

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The Mental Health Crisis of Today’s Youth—The Hidden Culprit Every Parent and Therapist Should Know About

Mad in America

In the past decade there has been increased attention given to the connection between academic achievement focus and mental health symptoms in young people. In 2019, the Pew Research Center revealed that “ Most U.S.