In Nigeria, it is commonplace to find teachers, and parents, calling children with difficulties in attention”busy body”, “unserious child” or more demeaning words like “stupid”. If you have ever been in this circle, it will probably come as a shock to you that there is a mental health challenge called Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, ADHD …
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When it comes to bullying, the bully and the bullied are both affected. The pangs of bullying are inevitable and they can stay long-term, sometimes for a lifetime. Recent research shows that when an individual is being bullied they mostly do not report the bully cases. This can be attributed to the shame of being a …
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Pregnancy and Childbirth can be a very exciting yet an emotionally and physically draining time in the life of a mother. It definitely takes its toll on her mental health. Because of how fragile a new born is, all attention is shifted from the mother to the baby. This is one reason why it is …
For many, the internet is a place of escape. It’s a place to rebuild oneself in the image we like. It’s a place where people can talk to anybody, anyhow they deem appropriate, without being held accountable.. The animosity of the internet gives people this confidence. With this new-found freedom, comes a new word – cyberbullying. …
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Usually, when we find ourselves talking about pregnancy-related challenges in Nigeria, postpartum depression (PPD for short) doesn’t top the list. Nonetheless, recent data have reported that depression is the most common postpartum complication. In simple terms, postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth. It is a mental health condition that affects …
“I am my own critic”, “I criticize myself before others do”Does this sound like you? It’s okay to be self-aware and try to make ourselves better, but when we find ourselves telling ourselves negative words or having thoughts that leave us feeling inferior, unloved, incompetent that is a problem called self-bullying. It may sound …
Let’s do basic research on addiction Ask someone close to you to describe a person struggling with addiction. They will usually give a stereotypical description of someone addicted to ‘hard’ drugs such as heroin or cocaine. When the word ‘Addiction’ is mentioned, our mind often scrambles down to drug abuse or the excessive use of …
Have you ever found yourself craving, and eating a slice, maybe two, or should we just say the entire box of a medium-sized pizza because it was a really “bad day”? Does it sound like ice cream, chocolate, or a big plate of rice for you? In Nigeria, we justify by saying we cannot coman kill …
Wondering what you should know before your first session and how you should prepare? It is estimated that 1 in 4 persons are struggling, but a lot of people have never been to therapy, especially if you make that judgment with Nigeria in mind, particularly Lagos and Abuja. First of all, if you are going …
Nigeria can be considered ‘hot’ over the last few days as a result of the #endsars #endpolicebrutality protests. In states such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Edo, to mention a few, there have been records of loss of lives and properties. I don’t know about you, but it has been emotional, mentally and physically draining …
From name-calling to physical assault, bullying takes many forms. Some forms of bullying are easier to identify than others. In this article, we will be going through the different types of bullying We’ll start with the most popular Types of Bullying By Bullying Behavior Physical: The use of physically abusive behavior like hitting, pushing, kicking, …
What does bullying look like? Bullying involves repeated and purposeful behavior that causes hurt and distress to an individual or individuals. It isn’t some kind of disagreement. It always includes some form of forceful coercion, threat or control of one person over the other which could be verbal, physical or psychological. When we think of …
Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s like our mind has a mind of its own? We find our mind going round and round in circles about a problem or life in general, but then we notice that we are not getting to a solution or clarity. As a matter of fact, it could leave …
Dr. Felix Umeadi stared at the lady seated across from him in his office and stifled another yawn; fatigue was his constant companion these days. After he had spent years in hospital practice and risen to the level of Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Felix had an early retirement and decided to delve into private practice assuming …
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Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life. In our previous articles, we discussed suicide in detail and how you can help to prevent suicide. In this article, I’ll be walking you through some of the reasons people commit suicide. Don’t forget to drop a comment below, we’ll love hearing from you. Why do …
There is need to prevent suicide in Nigeria. World suicide prevention day is celeberated on 10 September annually. When suicide is completed, all hope is lost. Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. With the rising cases of suicide in Nigeria and the normalization of suicide through its representation on the media, …
Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds one person dies from suicide. Among teenagers aged 15 – 19 years, suicide is the second leading cause of death, and the 10th cause of death in the US across all ages. The WHO has specified …
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A lady living in Abuja informed her friend of her engagement to the love of her life. He lived in Lagos. Her friend said, “Oh, I am so sorry for you”. The lady in question was a bit upset… no, she was very much upset. “Haba! How can you say something like this?” “No, I’ll …
This is the traditional means of delivering help and still widely used. Face-to-face therapy gives your mental health professional an opportunity to assess your whole self – your body language, what you say, what you find difficult to talk about, the tone of your voice. It also gives the opportunity to be examined by a …
Have you imagined getting help or assistance at the comfort of your home, office, or any comfortable place you choose? How would you feel when we give you priority to your calls, emails, chats, and texts? What if you had access to help any day – book today, next day appointment? This is called Concierge …
