Substance or drug misuse and abuse have become an epidemic amongst adolescents in Nigeria. Most adolescents feel the need to get 'high'...

Acute stress disorder is an intense, unpleasant and dysfunctional reaction beginning shortly after an overwhelmingly traumatic event and...

Adolescence comes with a lot of changes in boys and girls - puberty, raging emotions and identity formation, social preferences etc. This...

Mental illness is not limited to a certain age, gender or race. It affects every aspect of one's life. As such, mental illnesses in...

1. Combat stress is the term used to describe the psychological, physical and behavioural responses to traumatic experiences in the...

As children go through different stages of physical and social development, they learn to prioritize their goals, actions and learn new...

Paying attention to mental health and mental health illnesses have become a significant part of our society today. The importance of...

I am sure many of us have watched movies where soldiers returning from war are portrayed as violent or emotional. Those movies have given...

What is trauma? The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident,...

In the earlier post on common mental illness in children, we took a look at some mental illnesses. In this post, we would be concluding...

Managing Depression The management of depression requires a multidimensional approach that involves the help of the doctor, the patient...

As far as I remember, I have always wondered how people would react if I ever got to leave unexpectedly, But I never thought that this...

Connecting with individuals or societies is an essential aspect of a person’s life. Inadequate social interaction can lead to loneliness...

In children, mental disorders are described as serious changes in the way a child typically learns, behaves, or handles their emotions....

Depression is a common illness that affects over 264 million people worldwide. It is a condition that affects an individual’s ability to...

Did you know depression plays a role in more than half of all suicide attempts ....