Tag: mental health
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GRIEF THERAPY: When Grief Doesn’t Cry
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Mr. T was a 52-year-old businessman who came to see me because, in his words, “everyone was irritating me.” He described his ... -
Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Books
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Few months ago, while in session with a patient of mine who was struggling with the long shadows of childhood trauma, I ... -
Diagnostic Overshadowing: The Breast We Almost Missed
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri She said it almost in a whisper.“Doctor, there is something going on with my breast.” The visit was meant to be a ... -
The Mind Behind the Will: Mental Health and Testamentary Capacity
By Dr Gbonjubola Abiri Years ago, I asked an uncle of mine a question I considered simple:‘Uncle, have you made a will?’. I was shocked by ... -
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 ...
