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Podcast: The More Sibyl Podcast
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Description: The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
In this episode, Dr. Wale Ojo, Associate Program Director of Indiana University's Addiction Psychiatry Program, discusses the complexities of mental health and addiction. Starting with his education at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, Dr. Ojo discusses his transition to the U.S. and contrasts cultural perceptions of mental health in both countries.
The conversation explores the cultural perceptions of mental health in Nigeria, the influence of religion, and the stigma around seeking psychiatric help. Dr. Ojo reflects on the increase in drug addiction among Nigerian youth, attributing it to globalization...