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Therapy is not for the faint of heart: an interview with Dr. Abigail Oni.
Dr. Abigail Oni is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and inner child healer with 4 years of practice in Nigeria. […]
How to gift therapy to a loved one on the Mytherapist.ng App
Therapy is a form of self-care and a valuable tool for mental well-being and personal development. With the mytherapist.ng app, […]
Inside the mind of The Mind Whisperer: An interview with Vanessa Nnadi.
Vanessa Nnadi, aka The Mind Whisperer, is a mental health professional at Mytherapist.ng specialising in counselling, mindset, and mental well-being coaching. She helps […]
What therapy looks like with David Ndubusi.
David Ndubusi is a clinical psychologist specialising in personality disorders, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), grief, substance use, and addiction. Outside […]
Therapy with Dr. Sonia Ovy.
Sonia Ovy is a licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur specialising in relationship therapy, family counselling, career/business counselling, trauma, and grief. Many […]
Navigating Tech-Media Life with Autism in Nigeria – A Chat with Victoria Fakiya
Victoria Fakiya is a Seasoned Reporter for Techpoint Africa, a widely-read tech media company that covers African technology news. She […]
Beyond the hashtags: Managing social media for mental health with Britney Aseroma
Britney Aseroma is a skilled digital marketer and Psychology student. She has spent two years as the Social Media Marketing […]
Improving mental health through code–a software engineer’s perspective
Olawale Ilesanmi is a seasoned software engineer with an impressive 9-year journey in the tech space. His expertise has found […]
The 4 Attachment Styles Explained (With a Quick Self-Check)
Secure, anxious, avoidant or fearful? What the four attachment styles look like in adult relationships, a quick self-check, and how to become more secure.
How to get the most out of your first therapy session.
Going to therapy for the first time can feel a tad scary or weird, but it’s a big step towards […]
Building bridges between tech and mental health: Insights from a software engineer
Franklin is a software engineer and technical writer with over 5 years of experience in the software industry. In this […]
Therapist Chronicles: Talk Therapy with Ejiro Ubierohwo
Ejiro Ubierohwo is a conscientious child and adolescent therapist in Nigeria specializing in developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress […]
10 Signs You’re The Toxic Partner.
Relationships start magically — rosy, with sparks and butterflies, and they make us very happy. But sometimes, the roses become […]
10 Signs You’re in a Relationship With a Narcissist.
A relationship with a narcissistic partner can be mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. Ignoring narcissistic characters in your partner […]
The New Mental Health Bill And How It Affects You.
Mental health is a significant issue in Nigeria, with high rates of mental illness and a shortage of mental health services. […]
The National Council for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Nigeria: Role, Powers, and Governing Board
The National Council for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is a Nigerian organization created in view of the new […]
PTSD in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment.
PTSD in children develops when a traumatic event or experience overwhelms their emotional capacity to handle stress or trauma. This […]
PTSD in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or extremely stressful […]
9 Important Steps to Creating a Self-Care Routine That Works
The world is fast-paced and hectic. Even with our constant connection to technology and endless scientific inventions, we face various […]
4 Differences Between Therapy and Counseling.
Therapy and Counseling have many similarities. They both need certification to practise; they both require basic communication skills; they both […]
10 Questions To Ask Potential Therapist.
A therapist once told me to give my life to Christ. According to her, I was depressed because I was […]
How To Improve Your Mental Health.
I like to think of mental health as a car. What would happen if you jump into your car every […]
How To Cope With ADHD- 7 Effective Tips.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a mental health disorder that affects brain function. It’s characterized by persistent issues like impulsive […]
ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition characterized by many persistent issues, like hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and […]
How to Deal With Negative Thoughts: 7 Practical Ways
How to deal with negative thoughts: 7 practical, therapist-backed ways to stop the spiral and quiet an overthinking mind.
5 Ways to Support a Friend With Depression.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. It involves a persistent feeling of sadness and a […]
Effects of Affirmation Items on Mental Health.
Why was it a good idea to get a “Best Friends for Life” t-shirt with your best friend? Why did […]
How to Overcome Stage Fright: 11 Tips That Work
Shaky voice, blank mind, racing heart. Eleven practical ways to overcome stage fright, from your first minute to the mistake you’ll recover from.
How to Differentiate Between Sadness and Depression.
When I’m sad, sometimes, I spend half the time worrying if I’m actually depressed or just sad. It’s tough to […]
8 Common Therapy Myths
Millions of people around the world are affected by mental illnesses. Unfortunately, many common therapy myths discourage people from seeking […]
8 Signs Your Mental Health is Dwindling.
Your mental health impacts your well-being in more ways than you think. A good mental state provides inspiration, motivation, and […]
Depression and Its Different Types.
Emotional lows are normal. Daily, many stressors and factors chip away at our mental well-being, leaving us sad and unmotivated. […]
9 Effective Ways to Manage Stress.
Stress is the physical, emotional, or mental change experienced in moments of pressure. It’s a constant reaction to life situations […]
7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.
Recently, the therapy world was forced to improve on a minor aspect of itself – teletherapy. Despite being in existence years […]
4 Most Effective Types of Therapy
There are many therapy types to choose from, each with varying degrees of success. The most effective types of therapy. While […]
5 Rare Mental Disorders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of.
Mental health illnesses are common and affect lots of people in the world. Disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety disorder, […]
Why Is Therapy Important?
In Africa, people with mental health problems tend to ignore the signs or blatantly refuse to seek therapy. They think, “I’m doing […]
Disturbing Mental Health Problems in Africa.
When I told my mother I was depressed, she said it was because I spent too much time on my […]
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