It’s All In My Head is an ongoing, research-based multimedia project that explores the coping mechanisms of survivors of terrorism and extreme instances of conflict and cruelty in Nigeria. The project combines research, dialogues, and the fusion of layered portraits, videos, sculptures, and written narratives to craft installations that look into the impact of these events on survivors’ mental health and well-being. This lifelong chapter-based project advocates for increased and long-term access to psychosocial support for the survivors, which in turn will improve their mental health and well-being. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country. It is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious state that constantly grapples with varying degrees of acts of cruelty, terrorism and violent conflict. Sadly, innocent Nigerian citizens (including children) are often the most impacted by these aforementioned atrocities. On a yearly basis, the number of victims and survivors of these atrocities keeps increasing. Oftentimes, the first responders to the survivors, which are primarily humanitarian organizations and government agencies, focus on providing temporary shelter and relief materials and setting up makeshift clinics. While these interventions are necessary, very little priority is placed on assessing the mental health of survivors and the resulting trauma experienced from such horrific events. Since 2018, I have worked with more than eighty survivors of the aforementioned tragedies in different parts of Nigeria. It is interesting to note that while these survivors find a way to navigate their current realities as well as process their experiences, many of them never get to talk about their experiences and its impact on their mental health. Thus, the idea of “moving on” can be considered a charade of sorts, as they are often in reality stuck in the past while trying to start over. A lot of the survivors live in fear even as they struggle with depression, PTSD, and vengeful thoughts, while others have found solace in their existence and religion. With all this in mind, I started “It’s All In My Head” to draw the attention of society to the state of mind of some of these survivors.