Jude Mental Health Society

Every word can make a difference. Every voice matters.

An independent Nigerian mental health advocacy initiative founded in memory of Jude Anuoluwa. We promote conversations that educate, reduce stigma, and foster communities where seeking help is recognised as a sign of strength.

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Our Impact

A growing community of people who refuse to let mental health stay silent.

Every number here represents a conversation started, a resource shared, or a person who now knows help is available.

Community members

Students, professionals, practitioners, advocates, researchers

Monthly lectures held

Evidence-based mental health knowledge, monthly

Resource articles published

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Verified professionals

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Writing competition entries

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Latest from JMHS

What's happening across the community right now.

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Lectures

September Lecture · 27 Sept · Suicide Prevention + Prize Presentation

Our September Monthly Lecture is on 27 September 2026. Theme: Suicide Prevention and Presentation of Prize — the 2026 Writing Competition winners will be revealed live.

15 August 2026

General

Professional Support Directory now live

Our first three verified practitioners are listed — a psychiatrist, a trauma-informed care specialist, and a clinical psychology practitioner.

1 August 2026

Lectures

August Lecture · 29 Aug · Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Our August Monthly Lecture is on 29 August 2026. Topic: Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings. Speaker and joining details will be shared soon.

1 August 2026

Wherever you're starting from

Choose the path that fits you today.

Right now

I'm struggling right now

Crisis lines, grounding techniques, and what to do in the next five minutes.

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For a friend or family member

I want to support someone else

Practical guidance on listening, what not to say, and how to help without harm.

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Learn & prevent

I want to learn

Evidence-based articles on depression, stigma, grief, campus stress and more.

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Just have a question

I want to ask something

The JMHS Mental Health Companion — general information in plain language, in your own time.

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Monthly Mental Health Lecture

Two upcoming lectures. Save both dates.

Every month, experts across mental health share evidence-based knowledge with our community — free to attend.

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29August 2026

Saturday

Next up

Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings

Speaker: to be confirmed

27September 2026

Sunday

Coming after

Suicide Prevention and Presentation of Prize

Speaker: to be confirmed

Resource Centre

Words that make it easier to reach out — or reach in.

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5 min read

Understanding Depression: Signs, Myths, and How to Start the Conversation

Depression is much more than sadness. Recognising what it actually looks like — and letting go of the myths — is the first step in reaching someone who needs help.

6 min read

Suicide Prevention 101: What Every Family Should Know

The single most important thing a family can do is take talk of suicide seriously — every time. Here is what to look out for, what to say, and where to turn.

4 min read

Breaking the Silence: Why Stigma Keeps People From Seeking Help

Stigma is not just an idea in people's heads — it is the specific reason many Nigerians do not reach out until things reach crisis. It can be undone.

JMHS National Writing Competition

Turn what you've lived through into something someone else needs to read.

Essays, poetry, short stories, spoken-word scripts, letters, personal reflections — nine categories, open to everyone. Every consenting entry becomes part of an advocacy library that reduces stigma and helps people feel less alone.

Submissions close: 13 September 2026
Winners announced: 27 September 2026
Live at: September Lecture

How to enter Read published entries

Community

200+ people already gather here every week.

Students, professionals, practitioners, advocates, researchers. Come as you are.

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