Tag: mental health
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Substance Use Disorders
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Have you ever heard someone you know who is always impeccably dressed, intelligent, articulate and successful by every outward measure say to ... -
When Alcohol Use Becomes an Illness
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri A few years ago, I arrived early on a Sunday to run my clinic. As I walked in, I noticed a woman ... -
Starting Well, Not Perfectly
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Imagine arriving at the office on the first working day of the year. You are seated in your car with low enthusiasm ... -
Handling Holiday Burnout
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Seun had the perfect Detty December planned. The concert tickets had been bought and all the plans to ‘oblee’ enjoy the holidays ... -
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri I recall a few years ago, we lost a neighbour and family friend just before Christmas. It was sudden and difficult as ... -
Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri A few years ago, a teenage boy was brought to the clinic by worried relatives. They complained that he would suddenly blurt ... -
Narcolepsy: When Sleep Becomes a Daily Battle
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri She walked into my office that day looking exhausted. She just lost her third job in less than a year. Every workplace ... -
Becoming a RULER over anger
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri A few years ago, I lost a colleague in a tragic, yet avoidable incident. While on his way to work, a commercial ... -
Before You Burn Out: Recharging Before Year’s End
By Dr. Gbonjubola AbiriThis year 2025, I have been invited several times to speak on burnout and its impact on health and productivity. The frequency of ... -
WHEN THEY DISAPPEAR: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GHOSTING (3)
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Over the past two weeks, I have received feedback from individuals who ghosted others. Two responses were:“ Dr G, I am guilty ...
