– by Ify Otuya
If you’re struggling with your mental health and trying to keep up with work, responsibilities, relationships, and expectations, this space was created for you.
You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re not failing.
Many people — especially busy professionals — know something isn’t right long before they ever say it out loud. But fear, stigma, overwhelm, and the pressure to “just cope” often keep them silent. It can feel easier to push through than to pause and acknowledge what’s really going on.
This platform exists because living that way is exhausting — and unnecessary.
A Supportive Space for People Struggling with Their Mental Health
I created this platform to support people who are struggling with their mental health and want to understand what they’re experiencing, regain a sense of control, and learn how to live well, even with ongoing challenges.
This journey is personal to me.
I live with paranoid schizophrenia, and there was a time when denial felt safer than acceptance. But reaching my turning point — accepting my diagnosis, engaging mental health resources intentionally, and complying with prescribed care — changed the direction of my life. Things didn’t suddenly become perfect, but they became lighter, clearer, and more manageable.
Alongside lived experience, I am also a trained mental health educator, counselor, and advisor. Everything shared here is shaped by both professional training and real-life practice, because mental health support should be practical, compassionate, and grounded in reality.
Mental Health Resources Designed to Meet You Where You Are
This platform is designed for people at different stages of their mental health journey — whether you’re newly struggling, quietly coping, or actively seeking better ways to live with your mental health.
Here, you’ll find:
- Mental health stories that help you feel seen and less alone
- Educational articles that explain mental health in clear, relatable language
- Quotes and reflections to ground you during difficult moments
- Practical mental health skills you can apply in everyday life
Nothing here promises quick fixes or perfection. The focus is on learning, acceptance, skill-building, and agency.
What Living Well with Mental Health Challenges Can Look Like
Living well with a mental health condition doesn’t mean the absence of challenges. It means:
- Understanding yourself and your patterns better
- Reducing fear through education and practical skills
- Making informed, intentional choices about your wellbeing
- Being in charge of your mental health journey instead of feeling controlled by it
That kind of life is possible — and many people are quietly building it, one step at a time.
Start Where You Are
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You don’t need to be “ready.” You just need a place to start.
If you’re struggling with your mental health and looking for practical, grounded support, this is a safe space to learn, reflect, and grow — at your own pace.
🧭 You’re Not Alone — Support Is Available
Struggling with mental health or need expert advice?
I offer personalized mental wellness advisory sessions rooted in both professional training and lived experience.
This isn’t therapy — there’s no diagnosis, no clinical treatment, and no pressure to revisit your past.
Instead, it’s a supportive space for clarity, perspective, and real-life tools to help you move forward intentionally.
Let’s create an advisory session that fits you.
Reach out to book a Mental Health Advisory session: +2348086204343
Take the next step
Start by exploring the resources on this platform.
Read a story. Learn a skill. Sit with a reflection that speaks to where you are today — or book an advisory session when you’re ready.
Small, intentional steps matter.
This can be your first one.
Author’s Bio:
Hi, I’m Ify Otuya — a mental health advocate, educator, and speaker, and the founder of June E-waste Academy.
Through lived experience and years of advocacy, I support individuals navigating mental health challenges by sharing educational articles and real-life recovery stories that build understanding, empathy, and compassion, while helping to reduce stigma around mental health.
My background spans the arts, entrepreneurship, e-waste management, and marketing, and I bring this multidisciplinary perspective into my work and community building.
I am currently growing a community focused on hope, agency, and intentional living.
To schedule me for a speaking engagement or interview, please email missotuya@gmail.com.
Visit www.ifyotuya.com to join me on the journey toward a mentally fit future for all.
