The records are there at the Gbagada General Hospital”According to him, this is a valid reason on why servitude will affect his credibility. The word ‘rehabilitation’ triggers a sense of alarm in the minds of people across the world. Ambode’s statement is guided by the stereotypical belief of “once a mad man, always a madman”. It also brings to the fore, our habitual condemnation of trips to the psychiatrist so that those who need it shy away. And we reaffirm Mike Wallace award-winning journalist and ex-rehab visitor’s statement, “You’re not a nutcase if you want to go see a psychiatrist”.

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2018 08:15 UTC