ELECTION STRESS DISORDER (ELECTION ANXIETY)
INTRODUCTION Nigeria being the largest African country is the trailblazer in all social, economic, cultural, and other spheres of life for the entire black race, it, therefore, means that whatever affects Nigeria affects the whole of Africa. Elections in Nigeria have always been an affair for the politicians, their political thugs, and the masses who […]
HINDERING FACTORS TO MENTAL HEALTH IN AFRICA
Mental health is an integral part of health. Realizing this has made various bodies and organizations around the world take steps and measures to promote the mental health of individuals within their jurisdiction. However, within the context of Africa, less is done in that regard, as the prevalence of mental illnesses in the region could […]
SOME COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS IN AFRICA
A mental disorder is suffering or a disability associated with an abnormal pattern of thought, behavior, or emotional state that is not socially or developmentally normal. Mental disorders are generally defined by a combination of feelings, behaviors, and experiences that interferes with a person’s ability to function in daily activities of life (Jenkins & McCulloch, […]
YOUR MIND YOUR WEALTH
Did you know that mental health is not just the absence of psychological disorders? Well, to know what mental health is, it is important to know what constitutes health as a whole. The World Health Organization defines health as “the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease […]
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 […]
COUNSELLING SYSTEM PROGRESS REPORT
INTRODUCTION: It is interesting how there are a whole bunch of people in our society who claim to be counsellors, but in actual fact, are far from it. From parents to teachers, clerics, bosses at work, Doctors and nurses and indeed anyone who occupies a position of influence have at one time or the other […]
BUILDING AN ESSENTIAL TIME MANAGEMENT SKILL
What is Time management?Time management is simply how we decide to utilize our time in order to maximize our productivity in achieving a certain goal. It is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.Some people feel as if they have more to do and less time to do […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
It’s not unusual for children — especially those in their “terrible twos” and early teens — to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual […]