Tag: mental health
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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, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
The Quiet Bruises of Domestic Violence
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Very often, when we talk about domestic violence, we imagine visible injuries such as black eyes and broken bones. Most damaging forms ...
