VALENTINE DEPRESSION, SHOULD YOU BE TALKING TO A THERAPIST?
Even though valentine’s season is expected to be the season of love when everyone is happy and excited expressing their undying affection to the ones they love, surprisingly, some people might be going through what seems to be one of the worst seasons of their lives during valentine. As much as no one is expected […]
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING REVOLUTION AS A TOOL FOR STOPPING BULLYING IN SCHOOLS
Things are whatever you say they are
Albert Ellis personality therapy of Cognitive theory states that, what causes us distress as human is not necessarily what happened to us but our belief about what happened to us. Unfortunately belief is deeper than opinion about situation, it’s a form of shoulds, oughts and musts that have been instilled in us over the years […]
LEADING THE CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN AFRICA
This journey in the field of mental health began with a magazine on relationships and marriage, where people usually send their challenges after going through the articles. Then the advocacy for right thinking and better parenting through meetings and speaking engagements in local communities. Being privy to the plight of the people and sourcing for the […]
FACTORS AND BARRIERS THAT INFLUENCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Several factors and the interactions between them influence career development. Others may be barriers to it. Let’s look at several of them: Personal Characteristics: Personality type, upbringing, and work-related values make people who they are. These personal characteristics play a significant role in career development since they influence which occupations people find satisfying, as well as the […]
CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Work is still being done to determine the direct causes of substance abuse and mental health issues. While there is still much to be discovered, it is known that a number of factors play into the development of these disorders, and many of these factors are similar across both mental health and substance abuse issues. […]
