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In today's fast-paced, high-stakes world, it's not always a bullet or a bridge that takes a life. Sometimes, it's silence. It’s the unseen weight of despair, guilt, and shame that burrows deep within, eroding the will to live. This is what many mental health professionals refer to as mental suicide —a psychological state where a person emotionally and cognitively detaches from life, even if they remain physically alive. Who Was Joseph Grant? Joseph Grant, once a promising entrepreneur, took out a bank loan to expand his small business. He had dreams of stability, independence, and providing for his family. But Grant developed a compulsive gambling habit—what started as stress relief turned into a destructive addiction. Within months, he had not only lost the bank's money but also his confidence, credibility, and mental composure. His story is not about a man who took his own life in a dramatic, final act. Instead, Joseph disappeared into what many close to him call...

In the journey of life, disappointment is often seen as a common detour—something everyone experiences at one point or another. But for some, disappointment becomes more than a momentary setback. It becomes a mental health crisis. This was the case for Basola , a young graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), who almost lost his life—not to illness or an accident, but to hopelessness. After completing his studies, Basola looked forward to serving his country through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) —a step that would validate years of sacrifice and open doors to future opportunities. But when the mobilization list was released, his name was missing. The reason? An unresolved issue with his Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) entrance details. A technicality. A bureaucratic snag. Something that could have been resolved early on, had the system worked efficiently. For Basola, it felt like everything had fallen apart. After four years of s...

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, patience can feel like a lost virtue. We expect instant results, from food delivery to emotional healing. But beneath the cultural push for urgency lies a powerful truth: patience isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a tool for better mental health. What Is Patience, Really? Patience is the ability to stay calm and composed in the face of frustration, delay, or adversity. It’s not passivity. It’s active self-regulation—choosing to pause, breathe, and proceed thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. This ability isn’t only helpful in traffic jams or long queues; it’s deeply tied to how we handle stress, setbacks, and even our own emotional states. How Patience Enhances Mental Health 1. Reduces Chronic Stress Impatience activates the body’s stress response, increasing cortisol levels and contributing to anxiety, irritability, and even burnout. Patience, on the other hand, helps deactivate that fight-or-flight mechanism, fostering a c...

On Monday, July 7, 2025 , in the early hours, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin , the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, passed away at age 90—just two days after his birthday and marking a year since his coronation ( thebossnewspapers.com ). Palace sources have not disclosed the specific cause of death, but given his advanced age, natural age‑related causes are most plausible. 🧬 Likely Physiological Causes For nonagenarians like Oba Olakulehin, the most common contributors to mortality are: Cardiovascular ailments : age‑related decline in arterial health, hypertension, heart failure—all increase appreciably past 80. Neurodegenerative conditions : such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, potentially complicating general health. Immune vulnerability : frailty or acute infections (like pneumonia or influenza) become far more dangerous. Organ degeneration : progressive liver, kidney, and lung deterioration contributes to terminal events. Though no reports suggest a sudden accident or il...

1. Jeff Bezos' Marriage to a Younger Woman Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, became publicly known for dating Lauren Sánchez after his divorce from MacKenzie Scott in 2019. Sánchez is not extremely young compared to Bezos (she's only about 8 years younger), but this high-profile relationship has contributed to ongoing conversations about wealth, power, and age dynamics in relationships. 2. Why the Rich Often Marry the Young This pattern—older wealthy individuals marrying younger partners—has several reasons: Evolutionary & Social Psychology Reproductive viability : Evolutionary theories suggest men may be drawn to younger women due to higher fertility, while women may prefer resource-stable partners. Status and beauty trade-off : In traditional models, wealth and status are exchanged for youth and attractiveness. Power dynamics : Wealth can shift relationship dynamics, making younger partners more likely to defer or rely on older weal...

1. When Skies Turn Silent: Two Incidents, One Thread In June 2025, two high-stakes aviation events unfolded—miles apart but emotionally linked. The first: a devastating crash involving an Air India passenger jet. Investigators swiftly recovered the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR)—critical tools for reconstructing what went wrong. Families await preliminary findings, expected mid-July (femotech.com.ng). The second: a private jet carrying Nigeria’s FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, suffered an engine failure at 34,000 feet. The plane turned back safely to Port Harcourt. Cockpit audio later revealed Wike’s panicked prayer as pilots fought to stabilize the aircraft (asiwajumedia.com). What ties these two moments together? The answer lies in how we unpack fear, data, and healing—both technical and emotional. 2. The Psychology of Disaster: What Happens Inside Us Terror at Altitude An engine failure mid-flight isn’t just a mechanical issue—it’s a mental rupture. ...

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