At the forefront of mental health advocacy in Nigeria, Morenikeji Olutayo, Founder of Mo PsychCare, is shaping conversations around the future of men’s mental health in Africa.
A certified psychologist with a special interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Morenikeji earned her degree in Psychology from the Federal University Oye Ekiti and currently volunteers at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, gaining hands-on clinical experience. Through her growing platform, she blends professional expertise with passion-driven advocacy to address the overlooked realities of men’s emotional well-being.
In this feature, she shares her expert psychological perspectives on what must change to advance men’s mental health across the continent, the systemic gaps she hopes to bridge through MO PsychCare and her vision for a more open, empathetic Africa where men feel safe to seek help and heal.
Morenikeji Olutayo is shaping her unique space in the mental health field to champion preventive care, early awareness, and practical psychoeducation that helps people take charge of their well-being before crisis sets in. As the Founder of MO PsychCare, she envisions a society where people are not only aware of mental health but are equipped early with the tools to care for it.
“I am Morenikeji Olutayo, founder of MO PsychCare, where I advocate for preventive mental health and psychoeducation to help people feel and live better. Alongside this, I volunteer as an intern at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, and with ABA World, gaining deeper clinical and behavioral experience, all of which strengthen my commitment to making mental health care proactive and accessible to everyone.”
Morenikeji Olutayo, Founder, MO PsychCare
These environments, she says, constantly remind her of the importance of addressing mental health needs before they escalate, an idea that sits at the core of her work at MO PsychCare.
MO PsychCare was born from a personal realization. During a challenging period in her life, Morenikeji came to see that we never really run out of experiences that test our mental wellbeing, but what truly matters is how we respond to them. She also noticed that most mental health efforts focus on helping people once they are already in crisis. It made her wonder, what if we approached mental health from a preventive angle? Many people have never even heard of mental health prevention, yet that very idea became the driving force behind MO PsychCare.
Founded in August 2025, MO PsychCare aims to make mental health support more proactive, accessible, and practical. Through psychoeducation, open conversations, and community engagement, Morenikeji is redefining what it means to take care of the mind, not just when it breaks, but long before. Beyond her work on the ground, she continues to champion preventive mental health education on social platforms, using Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to share insights, promote healthy coping habits, and encourage people to care for their mental wellbeing before challenges escalate.
MO PsychCare Leading Conversations on Men’s Mental Health
In a digital age where conversations can shape mindsets, Morenikeji Olutayo is using the online space to shift how young people understand and engage with mental health. Through MO PsychCare’s growing presence on social media, she is bridging the gap between awareness and action, showing that taking care of one’s mind doesn’t always begin in a therapist’s office, it begins with conversation.
“Digital advocacy has allowed MO PsychCare to reach young people where they already are, which is online,” she explains. “It has helped us show that mental health isn’t only about crisis intervention but about everyday care. By creating safe and relatable conversations, we’ve made support more accessible and less intimidating.”
Her digital efforts go beyond just raising awareness, they create real conversations. Through webinars and interactive sessions, Morenikeji and her team have built a community where people listen, learn, and speak openly. In these spaces, she often sees how deeply some misconceptions about mental health still run within Nigerian society.
Many still associate mental illness only with extreme cases or visible breakdowns, overlooking the quieter, internal battles people face daily. For men especially, seeking help is often perceived as weakness, a reflection of the societal norms that discourage emotional openness.
“Many men grow up hearing phrases like ‘boys don’t cry’ or ‘be a man,’ and that shapes how they understand strength. They’re taught to hide their emotions and see vulnerability as weakness, so opening up feels shameful. Over time, this silence often turns into anxiety, depression, or even anger.”
Morenikeji Olutayo, Founder, MO PsychCare
At MO PsychCare, breaking this silence has become a defining part of the mission. The organization creates digital and physical spaces where men can talk freely about their emotions and experiences without fear of ridicule.
By redefining what it means to be strong, Mo PsychCare is not only supporting men, it’s quietly reshaping a culture. Bit by bit, Morenikeji’s advocacy is proving that vulnerability and healing can coexist with masculinity, and that every conversation brings Africa a step closer to a healthier, more emotionally aware generation.
Sustaining Advocacy, Shaping the Future
For Morenikeji Olutayo, leading in mental health advocacy has been a journey of learning, patience, and steady growth. As a young founder, she’s come to understand that creating impact takes time, it’s about showing up, again and again, for the cause you believe in.
She admits that advocacy can be overwhelming at times, especially in a field that touches people’s deepest emotions. Still, through her work at Mo PsychCare, she has learned that meaningful change comes from taking small, steady steps and joining hands with others who share the vision. Her message to anyone hoping to make a difference in mental health: start with what you have, where you are, that’s how change begins.
This belief in community-centered change sits at the heart of her vision for the future. For Morenikeji, the goal goes beyond raising awareness about men’s mental health, she wants to change how people understand it and how communities across the continent respond to it.
“My vision for men’s mental health in Africa is to see a generation of men who feel safe to express their emotions and seek help without shame. I want mental health care to be seen as a normal part of living, and not something reserved for crisis.”
Morenikeji Olutayo, Founder, MO PsychCare
Through Mo PsychCare, that vision is slowly coming to life. The organization continues to create spaces, both digital and physical, where men can talk, learn, and heal openly. By promoting emotional awareness and offering psychoeducation, Morenikeji and her team are helping redefine how men relate to their emotions and approach mental wellbeing, turning conversations that were once avoided into opportunities for growth.
It’s inspiring to see young initiatives like MO PsychCare rising and finding their own voice in shaping a new face of preventive mental health. From Nigeria, Morenikeji Olutayo is using digital spaces to spread psychoeducation and spark conversations that go a long way in helping people understand and care for their minds. Her work around men’s mental health feels especially powerful, a reminder that change often begins with one brave step and one honest voice.
As she continues this journey, may other founders, advocates, and partners in the mental health space take a cue from her example and keep building spaces where awareness, openness, and healing can thrive. Those who wish to connect or collaborate can reach out to Mo PsychCare through its social media platforms on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to be part of the movement.
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