Healthy Living
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The healing Power of Stillness
By Judy OkoloHave you ever noticed how your phone begins to misbehave when too many apps are running at the same time? It slows down. The ... -
Othello’s Syndrome: When Jealousy Becomes a Mental Health Concern
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The young lady sat across from me clutching her handbag as if her life depended on it. She appeared exhausted as if ... -
The Mind That Hates the Body: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Eni walked in, like someone who had it all together. As she sat down, her first words caught me off guard. “Doctor, ... -
The Physiology of Rest: Deep Rest as Medicine
By Judy Okolo One of the most powerful healing processes in the human body happens when you are doing absolutely nothing. No meetings. No emails. No ... -
Highs and Lows: Understanding Bipolar Disorder
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Dee walked into my consulting room with an infectious energy that filled the space before he even sat down. He spoke rapidly, ... -
Understanding Stress Load & Emotional Burnout
By Judy Okolo Sometimes burnout does not arrive dramatically. It whispers.It shows up as waking already tired. Losing patience over small things. Reading the same email ... -
Fast, Don’t Crash
By Judy Okolo Silence is one of the most powerful forms of restoration. In music, it is the pause between notes that gives the melody its ... -
Healing from the Trauma of Bullying
By Dr. Gbonjubola AbiriFew weeks ago, a viral video out of Benin City, Nigeria, stirred outrage, grief, and something deeper, recognition. While on Television to speak ... -
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri When Adaeze walked into my office, her complaint was very specific. “Doc, every month, just about a week before my menstrual period, ... -
Couvade Syndrome: When Expectant Fathers “Share” the Pregnancy
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Few months ago, a man walked into my consulting room looking both embarrassed and bewildered. He was in his mid-30s, neatly dressed, ...
