Ex-THISDAY Staff, Eroke-Okafor Set to Launch Book on Depression

Oluchi Chibuzor

A former staff of THISDAY Newspapers Limited, Mrs. Linda Eroke-Okafor, is set to launch a book titled, ‘Revealed! 9 Ways I Overcame Depression with Zero Budget’.
The book would be launched on March 30, in Lagos.
A statement by the former Labour Correspondent, noted that rising cases of depression world-wide ought to be a concern for everyone.
According to the author, depression remains a mental disorder affecting millions of people in the world and must be taken seriously.

“More importantly, the current economic situation in Nigeria has significantly increased the rate of depression and reduced the awareness rate,” she added.
The author explained that low awareness rate was a major cause of mental health disorder in the country which in most cases was recognised as mental illness.
In the book, Eroke-okafor, noted that many people were affected by depression without knowing.

According to her, depression cuts across different strata in the society, noting that depression was a silent battle which if left untreated could result to suicide.
Stressing the need for those affected to speak out and seek help, Eroke-okafor observed that people affected by depression most often fake being okay even when they are not.
Speaking further, she noted that depression was most of the time underrated but those that are affected come out stronger with help and support.