Uuurrghhh, Exercise again!!Can we not talk about this? Lol…hold on! … Stay with me for a few minutes Did you know that Exercise (the one you’re running from) can enhance the health of your brain and your entire well-being? Remember a time when you worked out? It was probably tough and maybe even felt a …
Trauma Is More Than Just Survival! Trauma leaves more than just painful memories—it can fundamentally reshape how a person experiences the world. Whether from a car accident, childhood neglect, assault, or prolonged stress, trauma often traps individuals in a state of survival, making it difficult to move forward. Many struggle with flashbacks, anxiety, emotional numbness, …
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Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it can also lead to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, known as caregivers’ burnout. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of burnout is crucial to taking proactive steps towards managing stress and prioritizing self-care
The benefits of laughter to our physical health, mental health, psychological well-being, social interactions, and coping strategy cannot be overemphasized. Let’s start with a story It was in 1964 when a young man was diagnosed with a type of cancer, Ankylosing Spondylitis. It caused so much pain and was considered fatal. He had a 1-to-500 …
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When you have ADHD, you may feel like you’re on a highway in Lagos — everyone’s driving like their bonnet’s on fire. This can feel extremely overwhelming, but you have no choice. Consequently, we have put together self-help tips for ADHD to help people cope. There’s a general belief that mental health challenges can’t be …
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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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, …
We have all been asked to stay at home. The COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to increase levels of stress, fear, and anxiety. Learn how to cope…
There are many reasons people don’t seek help for a mental health challenge and we will address our top 4 as it relates to anxiety. First, a story… The first time it happened to Temilade was five years ago. It was strange – the tingling, the pumping, the loss of breath, the sweating and that …
More often than not, people equate depression with sadness. So is it safe to say since we have all been sad, therefore we have all been depressed? No! Depression is more than just sadness. Sadness is a normal human response to perceived unfavorable situations. This is one of the myths debunked on 18 myths of …
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Let us begin by defining what trauma really is. There are many definitions of trauma, but the one I find easy to understand is the definition provided by the American Psychological Association (APA). Trauma was defined as the “emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster”. Other events adds to …
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