The Pressure to Be Strong: Redefining Masculinity and Mental Health
From childhood, many men are taught to be tough, fearless, and self-reliant. “Don’t cry.” “Be a man.” “Handle it.” While meant to build strength, these messages often build silence instead. Behind that silence, too many men carry the weight of unspoken struggles – anxiety, depression, loneliness, and the constant pressure to “have it all together.” […]
BFCA Expands Its Network at the Joint Business Chamber Cocktail
As members of the Ghana South Africa Business Chamber, Brain Fitness Center Africa (BFCA) proudly participated in the Joint Business Chamber Cocktail held on 30 October 2025, a premier networking event that brought together leaders and professionals from across four business chambers, Belgium, France, Netherlands, and South Africa. Attended by over 250 people, the evening […]
Men and Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
For generations, men have been told to “man up,” “stay strong,” or “don’t show weakness.”Society has often equated masculinity with emotional silence, but that silence has come at a cost. Behind the smiles, many men are battling stress, depression, anxiety, and burnout.Yet too often, these struggles go unseen and unspoken.It’s time to change that narrative. […]
Boosting Business Productivity Through Mental Resilience
“Life is 90% mental, yet most organizations focus on the remaining 10% or the technical skills. Mental resilience isn’t a luxury; it’s a leadership necessity. We must shift the focus from just tasks to the people doing them.”— Lizette Beri Continuing from last week’s blog, we’re excited to share more highlights from the BFCA Team’s […]
Feminine Hygiene and the impact on Mental Health
Recently three members of our team, our Founder Lizette Beri, Josephine Mensah and Michael Adjei, visited YFM Accra where they were hosted by Zipporah Danquah on the Moneyhub program. One of the things they discussed is an important and often overlooked topic: feminine hygiene and the impact on Mental Health. Below is an excerpt from […]
Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Stigma Around Mental Health
Naadu sits quietly in the office breakroom, trying to hide the tears welling up in her eyes. She’s been feeling anxious for weeks, struggling to sleep, and dreading each day. When she finally opened up to a colleague, the response was dismissive: “You just need to toughen up.” Now, she feels even worse – isolated, […]
