Prioritise Your Mental Health – Chinedu Ikedieze Begs Nigerians

 

Popular Nollywood star, Chinedu Ikedieze has sent a message to Nigerians.

 

He begged Nigerians to to prioritise their mental health.

 

The actor stated this in an exclusive interview with Punch Online on Sunday.

 

Ikedieze said the issue of mental health should not be taken for granted, as many people silently struggle with personal and environmental challenges.

 

He said, “We can’t take away mental health challenges from men and women. Either it’s issues from family or it’s personal battles within yourself as a result of the kind of environment you find yourself.

“It takes a lot to be a man. It’s your level of discipline and self-control that can determine your actions and reactions to the happenstance of life. Your emotions can be triggered by how you handle it. Regardless, speaking out to the appropriate body can reduce the pressure on one’s mental health.”

 

According to the actor, he recently attended a mental health conference in Namibia, organised by Echoes Africa Initiatives, a charity organisation based in New York, where he served as a guest participant.

 

Ikedieze said the event opened his eyes to the importance of emotional discipline and self-awareness in coping with life’s pressures.

“The awareness has really made me understand the craziest side of life, especially in the areas we most often neglect. It was my first time witnessing people, victims, and experts who took us through their ordeal and how solutions were proffered,” he said.

 

He added that the experience was worthwhile and encouraged more Nigerians to engage in open conversations about mental health, using platforms such as workshops and movies to reach wider audiences.

 

“Feed your mind with positivity. And please, do whatever makes you happy. Life has no duplicate!” Ikedieze advised.