Tag: mental health
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The Father Who Provided Everything, Except Himself
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri On this Father’s Day, I find myself reflecting on conversations with two fathers I recently met. Both men shared that they had ... -
Mental Health Cost of “Holding Everything Together”
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Teke, a middle-aged professional lay on my couch. He was referred by a friend who thought he needed to speak to someone. ... -
Self-Advocacy: A Pivotal Tool Of Healing In Mental health
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Kaka had mastered the art of pretending. He would smile through work meetings, engage rigorously in activities at church and laugh loudly ... -
PANIC DISORDER
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Tee, a 38 year old banker was driving home from an outing when his heart suddenly started to pound violently. His hand ... -
Demystifying Agoraphobia
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Sewa’s husband was confused about his wife’s condition and unaware on how to support her. She had not stepped out of their ... -
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri When Mr. Wale walked in, he appeared composed, well-dressed, and very measured in his speech. He appeared like he could have the ... -
Dear Stress, What information do you have for me?
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The month of April is the Stress Awareness Month. A time set aside to pause and pay attention to something we all ... -
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, ... -
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, ...
