Tag: mental health
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WHEN THEY DISAPPEAR: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GHOSTING (2)
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Ghosting hurts. It hurts especially the one who is ghosted as it exposes them to emotional and even physical complications. Being ghosted ... -
When They Disappear: The Psychology of Ghosting (1)
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri One day in session, a patient shared his experience with a friend he met and became physically involved with. Things seemed to ... -
Free Your Mind: The Path to Mental Freedom
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri A popular line from a song by the American vocal girl group ‘En Vogue’ states that you: “Free Your mind, and the rest ... -
Hello Depression, Is that You?
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri She walked into my office like a burst of colour on a dark day. She was boisterous, animated and almost irreverently cheerful. I ... -
Changing the Narrative: Stand Against Suicide
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Time and again, the death of individuals via suicide hits the headlines. Each time, we respond differently- with silence, shame, secrecy and ... -
We have a Mental Health Emergency
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri About 15 years ago, my mother took a trip to Abeokuta, Ogun State to make enquiries about residency training from the Federal ... -
The Rest Prescription: Have You Had Your Vitamin R?
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri I visited my mentor earlier last week and noticed he looked exhausted. After successfully hosting a major conference, he confessed that he ... -
INFERTILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri About 2 weeks ago, I sat down with a dear couple who are both friends of mine. A significant part of my ... -
TAKE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Last week, after an almost 5 year hiatus, I went cycling with a friend. That moment, brought back a lot of memories ... -
Embrace Your Emotions
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri “Life without emotion is like an engine without fuel” – Mary Astor. The Oxford dictionary defines an emotion as ‘a strong feeling ...
