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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 Examples)
The four attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized — explained simply, with how each shows up in your relationships.
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 […]
11 Effective Tips for Overcoming Stage Fright.
I sang my first soprano solo in 2015. I had practised for months, but I thought the world would end […]
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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