# 14: Mental Health Expert: “I’ve Been Suicidal For 14 Years!” Why Success Doesn't Mean You're Okay

Her name is Hauwa Ojeifo.She is a Nigerian mental health advocate, speaker, and founder of She Writes Woman, a movement giving mental health a voice in Nigeria. Known as The Voice of Mental Health, she made history as the first person in Nigeria to speak in parliament about mental health rights, and she is a recipient of the Queen’s Young Leader Award.In this episode, you’ll learn why mental health conversations matter, how pain can be turned into purpose, what real support looks like for survivors, and how we can create safe spaces where people can speak without fear or shame.Without further ado, Mrs. Hauwa Ojeifo.Sign up for Shortform here and get $50 off your subscription: shortform.com/nurainFollow her: https://www.instagram.com/hauwa_ojeifo/Learn more from her: https://www.shewriteswoman.org/