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As a child, Stephen Palkun endured traumatic abuse, which left deep emotional scars under the surface. Years later, as a young man, Palkun tried to end his life – but not before sending distressing messages to close friends who would end up saving him. In this film, Stephen reflects on his experiences and how others in his community can better address trauma and mental illness. In Nigeria, mental health is often overlooked, and those who suffer often feel shame. But a growing awareness and new services offers Stephen, and those like him, a path forward. Man Up makes its streaming debut on VOA+ on September 15, 2022. Subscribe to 52 Documentary https://bit.ly/3KyZT9Q Watch more 52 Documentary Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/52Documentary Watch more 52 Documentary videos on VOA+ Download VOA+ for Apple handheld devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voa/id1... Download VOA+ for Android handheld devices https://bit.ly/3KykriI 52 Documentary is a new weekly documentary series of Voice of America (VOA), the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of more than 311 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. Since its creation in 1942, VOA has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press.