Tag: mental health
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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 ... -
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 ...
