ART THERAPY

Date: Sunday, November 19

Venue: MAINLAND, Lagos (To be revealed in invite)

Time: 1pm

Dress Code: Colourful & Comfortable

Art therapy is as effective as alternative forms of therapy such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, fitness and more. 

As part of #SAVE - Creatives for Mental Health Awareness program, Project Get Naked (@projectgetnaked) & KUMA Nation are bringing a blend of Therapy, Art, Music, Food & Networking in a playful and colourful package of ART THERAPY including;  #SAVE x MAXIVIVE Activation Spot! 

To register to attend please use the sign up link: http://therapy.projectgetnaked.com/

#SAVE Mental Health Awareness & Project Get Naked 2017 is an initiative of LPM. Foundation, supported by A HAPOEL ROBI SHAPIRA HONOUR

Silence and the Sufferer

Silence and the Sufferer from Furaha Rooshie Asani on Vimeo.

"I came across this video some time last year and have been meaning to share it, I hope it touches the creatives out there, as it did me." Oyindamola Fakeye, Founder Sound Mind Africa You can read more on the video here: Silence & the Sufferer

'Safe Place' The First Women's Only Mental Health Support Group In Nigeria

Finally there is a Safe Place you can talk without fear and be heard without judgement. She Writes Woman presents the first mental health support group in Nigeria. With an increase in the suicide rate in Nigeria, untreated cases of mental disorders, coupled with high cost of Cognitive Behavioural Therary (CBT) and medications, support groups have proven to be a cheaper alternative for people living with mental disorders, and those caring for them.

Safe Place is a stigma-free environment where the above mentioned groups share ideas, information and tips for the benefit of the group. It promises to offer help and hope for warriors of mental health by drawing strength from the group, accountability partners, group exercises and much more. We believe that help is near and hope is real. We are a community in healing, holding each others hands on the road to recovery.

Need a Safe Place? Sign up here - Https://goo.gl/forms/E65tKx3jQf9xxg163

Simple Techniques to Leading a Positive Life Through Mindfulness

Studies have shown that most people are either thinking about past events or planning for the future and this thought process can account for up to 45% of all our day to day thoughts. How crazy is it that almost 50% of of our lives are spent outside of the moment. Maybe its why we have come to love the Snapchat and Instagrams' of the world, as we can revisit the moments we mentally weren't being present in?

A great way to cultivate an emotionally and mentally healthy lifestyle is through the practice of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. Involving the observation of ones' thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Living mindfully means to live in the moment, fully aware of the present experience.

Mindfulness does not require you to make a total life overhaul, we can all benefit from slowing down and truly being aware of our current experiences. Just small changes here and there can bring about greater positivity and peace of mind. Those of us (myself included) who are prone to anxiety, stress or depression about an uncertain future or a longing for the past can set ourselves the daily task of being more mindful and see the benefits begin to manifest.

If you are a complete beginner in the school of Mindfulness, Leo Babauta of  Zen Habits, has broken down 12 mindful techniques into practical applicable steps below:

1. Meditation. Meditation is where mindful living starts. And it’s not complicated: you can sit still for even just 1 minute a day to start with (work up to 3-5 minutes after a week), and turn your attention to your body and then your breath. Notice when your thoughts wander from your breath, and gently return to the breath. Repeat until the minute is up.