Tag: mental health
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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 ... -
YOUR BODY IS TALKING: ARE YOU LISTENING?
By Judy Okolo Chika never saw it coming.She was 42, thriving in her career, raising two children, and juggling the constant demands of being the reliable ... -
ART AND MENTAL HEALTH
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri Over the past couple of years, I have been fascinated by and have come to appreciate the arts. Regardless of whether it ... -
Water is Life: The Mental Health Benefits of Drinking Water
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri “Water is life” is a common phrase that describes the fundamental and essential role water plays in sustaining all living organisms. It further underscores ...
