Brain & Nerves

Guides to conditions that affect the brain, nerves and mental health, including stroke, epilepsy, migraine, depression and anxiety. Learn the early warning signs, how these conditions are diagnosed and treated in Nigeria, and when to seek urgent help. Written for general education by a registered nurse.

Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Where to Get Help in Nigeria

Updated September 26, 2026

Depression is a common, treatable illness, not a weakness. Learn the signs, causes, treatments that work, and how to get help in…

Epilepsy: Seizure First Aid, Causes and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026

Epilepsy is a common brain condition, not a curse. Learn what to do during a seizure, the causes, and how medicines let…

ALS (Motor Neurone Disease): Symptoms and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026

ALS (motor neurone disease) slowly damages the nerves that control muscles. Learn the early signs, how it is diagnosed and the care…

Stroke: Warning Signs, Causes and Recovery

Updated September 26, 2026

A stroke is a medical emergency where every minute counts. Learn the FAST warning signs, causes and risk factors, emergency treatment and…

Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs, Stages and Care

Updated September 26, 2026

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Learn the early signs, how it differs from normal ageing, the stages, and…

Joy Enowoh Aderinwale

Registered Nurse (RN)

Joy Enowoh Aderinwale is a registered nurse. She trained at the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta, with clinical placements at Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, General Hospital Ijaye and Community Health Centre Itori. A trained teacher (PGDE) and now a BNSc student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, she volunteers with the Anglican Diocese of Abuja, giving health talks, first aid at diocesan events and visits to the sick, and writes Vibrant Vitality to explain health clearly for Nigerian families.

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