Collins C. Ifeachor

Collins C. Ifeachor I am Counsellor Collins, a psychologist, teenage counsellor, educationist, and mental health expert. Follow my Page now, let's talk. đź’–

I hope it is now clear to you. Being the right person is as important as finding the right person.
01/06/2025

I hope it is now clear to you.
Being the right person is as important as finding the right person.

She didn’t die because she scored low in UTME. She died because we—her community, her nation—failed to create a culture ...
14/05/2025

She didn’t die because she scored low in UTME.

She died because we—her community, her nation—failed to create a culture where mental health is prioritized, understood, and supported.

What claimed her life was not the exam result, but the overwhelming silence around psychological distress. It was the absence of emotional first aid, the lack of accessible counselling services in schools, and the deeply ingrained culture that equates academic achievement with personal worth.

In Nigeria today, anxiety and depression among young people are on the rise—yet we continue to treat mental health as a luxury or an afterthought. Teenagers and young adults are silently drowning in pressure, isolation, fear of disappointing their families, and a crippling sense of inadequacy. But rather than offer listening ears and open arms, we often respond with judgment or spiritual platitudes that don't address the core psychological needs.

What this tragedy tells us is clear: we need urgent investment in school-based mental health programmes. We need to normalize therapy and psychological support as part of a young person's development. We must educate parents, teachers, religious leaders, and peers to recognize signs of emotional distress early, and respond with compassion, not criticism.

We failed her. Let’s not fail the others still struggling in silence.

~Collins C. Ifeachor
Counsellor. Educationist.

24/04/2025

You don’t know the difference between being submissive and being controlled.

That's your problem.

🎙️Samuel Eto'o : " I was sitting at home in Douala when suddenly! My phone rang. The number? Unknown, but something in m...
17/04/2025

🎙️Samuel Eto'o : " I was sitting at home in Douala when suddenly! My phone rang. The number? Unknown, but something in my heart said, "Answer, Samuel."

when i answered i heard "Samu? Do you still have the same number from 2009?" (He laughs quietly.)

So I said to him, "Lionel?! Even if I changed my number 100 times, I would have made you the first to know! But why are you calling in the middle of the night? Do you want to finally admit that I'm the best at pikey-pikey among us?

Then he started laughing and said, "No, this time it's bigger I've seen what you're doing in Africa, and I've seen the eyes of children in some remote villages when you visit them. I want to be part of this, but in my own way."

My heart stopped for a moment. Messi, talking about Africa with such passion?! Then I heard him say, "I want to build schools and hospitals, but not in my name. In the name of the football that brought us together." And you know the way, Samuel".

The following week, Messi secretly flew to Yaoundé. No press conferences, no cameras. Just him and me visiting a remote village. There, we met a little girl named Ama. She was holding her worn-out ball and saying to Messi, "You're magical, but my ball doesn't fly like yours!"

At that moment, I saw Messi's tears. He took out his phone and said to me, "Here. We're going to build a playground for every child in this village, and we're going to teach them that true magic is giving without expecting anything in return." Messi didn't stop there! He launched a secret program called "10." The program collects donations from football legends to save forgotten villages in Africa. The most beautiful thing? His only condition was: "No media, no noise, only action."

That day, I understood why Messi was "great." Not because he scores goals, but because he knows how to strike hope into the hearts of those who have no voice. Now, whenever someone asks me, "What's the difference between Messi and all other players?" I say, "Some live to love football, and Messi lives to make football love people." Africa doesn't need heroes seen on screens, but heroes who come down to earth and hold children's hands. And Messi came down."

Source : [ UNICEF PODCAST]

Happy Mothering Sunday to All Our Amazing Mothers.Today, we celebrate the hearts that never stop giving, the hands that ...
30/03/2025

Happy Mothering Sunday to All Our Amazing Mothers.

Today, we celebrate the hearts that never stop giving, the hands that hold us up even when they are tired, and the love that never runs out no matter how much is poured out. A mother is more than just the one who gave us life—she is our first teacher, our quiet protector, and the voice that still echoes in our hearts long after we have grown.

Mothers love in ways words can never fully capture. They are the steady rock when life shakes us, the safe place we run to, and the invisible force that keeps families and communities together. Their sacrifices may go unnoticed, but their impact is written in every success story, every healed wound, and every act of kindness passed down.

To every mother out there—thank you. Thank you for your strength, your love, and your endless patience. Today is for you. Happy Mothering Sunday!

The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that illustrates how some individuals, institutions, or nations handle o...
05/03/2025

The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that illustrates how some individuals, institutions, or nations handle obvious, unsolvable problems. Instead of accepting reality, they cling to justifying their actions.

The core idea is simple: if you realize you’re riding a dead horse, the most sensible thing to do is dismount and move on.

However, in practice, the opposite often happens. Instead of abandoning the dead horse, people take actions such as:

• Buying a new saddle for the horse.
• Improving the horse’s diet, despite it being dead.
• Changing the rider instead of addressing the real problem.
• Firing the horse caretaker and hiring someone new, hoping for a different outcome.
• Holding meetings to discuss ways to increase the dead horse’s speed.
• Creating committees or task forces to analyze the dead horse problem from every angle. These groups work for months, compile reports, and ultimately conclude the obvious: the horse is dead.
• Justifying efforts by comparing the horse to other similarly dead horses, concluding that the issue was a lack of training.
• Proposing training programs for the horse, which means increasing the budget.
• Redefining the concept of “dead” to convince themselves the horse still has potential.

The Lesson:

This theory highlights how many people and organizations prefer to deny reality, wasting time, resources, and effort on ineffective solutions instead of acknowledging the problem from the start and making smarter, more effective decisions.

What are your thoughts about this theory?

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04/03/2025

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03/03/2025

ANGER is a sign of WEAKNESS,
not STRENGTH.

01/03/2025

People pleasers are not good people. They just lack the confidence to say NO.
Do you know anyone like that?

28/02/2025

It’s okay to ask for help. What’s stopping you?

27/02/2025

Seven Practical Ways to Recover from a Breakup/Heartbreak. 🔥

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