MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH: Arogi Trauma Care Foundation Mental Health Outreach At The Force Of Grace Ministry
At the Mens’ Conference themed “Iron Sharpeth Iron,” organized by Pastor Cj of Force of Grace Ministry, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, Mr. Odunsanya Adedeji, a clinical psychologist working with Arogi Trauma Care Foundation, emphasized the misconception that men are unshakable in the face of life’s challenges. He spoke on “Men’s Mental Health,” highlighting its importance in family, role modeling, community impact, and economic productivity. “In this world we as men have always being perceived to be unshakable in the face of life’s trials and challenges such as stress, financial challenges, depression and anxiety which are considered to be the demons we face as men”, these were the words of Mr Odunsanya Adedeji.
Mr. Odunsanya identified factors negatively affecting men’s mental health, including substance abuse, loneliness, anxiety, and work-related issues.
Also speaking at the Conference was Mr Adeleke Taiwo, a seasoned psychologist with Arogi Trauma Care Foundation. He discussed strategies for optimizing mental health, such as awareness, mutual support, advocacy, seeking professional help, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, building positive networks, setting achievable goals, and managing stress through breathing and mindfulness exercises.
During the conference, men engaged with the psychologists, expressing challenges and receiving satisfactory answers and solutions. The societal expectation for men to appear strong even in the face of emotional challenges was challenged, emphasizing the need for men to express emotional pain to prevent trauma.
The mental health talk encourages all men to speak up about life’s challenges and emotional struggles. Pastor Cj and his amiable wife expressed joy and appreciation for the successful, impactful, and insightful presentation by the Arogi team of psychologists.
Frederick Abiola-Cudjoe
Frederick Abiola Cudjoe is a blogger, content creator who is in service to Arogi Trauma Care Foundation. He is solution driven and result oriented. He has a strong passion to always make clients have the best customer service experience.
