Tag: mental health
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Nigeria’s Suicide Decriminilisation: When Surviving Is No Longer a Crime
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The emergency department was unusually quiet that night. And then they arrived with a young man who was reported to have attempted ... -
JAPA: When Leaving Home Has a Mental Health Cost
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The year is 2050.Ade returns to Lagos to see his aged parents. He has not been home in almost 20 years. As ... -
Motherhood and Mental Health
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri People often assume that the arrival of a child always brings happiness. The family is congratulated and celebrated, but the mother is ... -
Music As Therapy
By Dr Gbonjubola Abiri More than 23 years ago, as a young student, I had seasons when medical school felt like more than I could handle. ... -
Sleepwalking Is Not a Demonic Attack
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri “Doctor, my wife got up in the middle of the night, walked out of the bedroom completely unclothed and stood in front ... -
Social Media, Digital Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri “Doctor, I can’t explain what is going on with my son. He is always holed up in his room and constantly on his ... -
Mental Sharpness: Food & Habits for Focus
By Judy Okolo What if your greatest business competitor isn’t another company but your own distracted brain?In boardrooms across Nigeria, millions of naira are invested in ... -
The Mental Health Weight of Waiting
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Maya walked in every Tuesday, exactly at 9am carrying the same brown envelope containing copies of her application letters, certificates and a ... -
The Mid-Year Mind Check
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Late last week, Mr Tee showed up in my practice. He was well-dressed and appeared successful. From the outside, he looked like ... -
“Are You Okay?” Ten Timeless Mental Health Hygiene Tips for Men
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri A few days ago, I listened to the song ‘I’m Okay’ by Pheelz, Rii, and Tiwa Savage. As the lyrics played, I ...
