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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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. […]

Medication is an act of self care

Medication is an act of self-care: an interview with Grace Oluluto.

Grace Oluluto is a dedicated psychotherapist with 6 years of experience specializing in trauma-informed care. Outside of her work, Grace […]

gift therapy

How to gift therapy to a loved one on the Mytherapist.ng

Therapy is a form of self-care and a valuable tool for mental well-being and personal development. With the mytherapist.ng app, […]

Product Update

Monday, July 22, 2024

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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

General

Interviews

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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Beyond the hash tags

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 […]

Interviews

Mental Health

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Improving mental health through code

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 […]

Interviews

Team

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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four attachment styles

Exploring the Four Attachment Styles: A Comprehensive Guide.

Attachment styles are patterns of how people think, feel, and behave in relationships. These patterns begin to form during early […]

Guides

Mental Health

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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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 […]

Guides

Mental Health

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

Interviews

Team

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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

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 […]

Mental Health

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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10 signs you're in a relationship with a narcissist

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 […]

Mental Health

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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The New Mental Health Bill and How It Affects You

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. […]

News

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

News

Sunday, January 08, 2023

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PTSD in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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 […]

General

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

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PTSD in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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 […]

General

Mental Health

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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9 Important Steps to Creating a Self-Care Routine that Works.

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 […]

Guides

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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4 Differences Between Therapy and Counseling.

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 […]

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Mental Health

Friday, October 21, 2022

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10 Questions to ask potential therapists.

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 […]

Uncategorized

Friday, October 21, 2022

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How to Improve Your Mental Health.

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 […]

Guides

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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How To Cope With ADHD

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 […]

Guides

Friday, October 07, 2022

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ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide

ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition characterized by many persistent issues, like hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and […]

Guides

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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7 Practical Ways to Tackle Negative Thoughts.

7 Practical Ways to Tackle Negative Thoughts.

I get anxious a lot. I worry about the silliest things, like if the trailer on the other side of […]

Guides

Friday, September 30, 2022

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5 Ways to Support a Friend Going Through Depression.

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 […]

Guides

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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Effects of Affirmation Items on Mental Health.

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 […]

General

Friday, September 23, 2022

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11 Effective Tips For Overcoming Stage Fright.

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 […]

Guides

Thursday, September 22, 2022

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How to Differentiate Between Sadness and Depression.

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 […]

General

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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8 Common Therapy Myths.

8 Common Therapy Myths

Millions of people around the world are affected by mental illnesses. Unfortunately, many common therapy myths discourage people from seeking […]

General

Monday, August 22, 2022

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8 Signs Your Mental Health is Dwindling

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 […]

General

Thursday, August 18, 2022

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Depression and Its Different Types.

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. […]

General

Monday, August 15, 2022

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9 Effective Ways to Manage Stress.

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 […]

Guides

Friday, August 12, 2022

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7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.

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 […]

Guides

Friday, August 12, 2022

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4 Most Effective Types of Therapy.

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 […]

General

Friday, August 12, 2022

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5 Rare Mental Disorders You've Probably Never Heard Of.

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, […]

General

Friday, July 29, 2022

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Why Is Therapy Important?

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 […]

General

Friday, July 29, 2022

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Disturbing Mental Health Problems in Africa.

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 […]

General

Friday, December 31, 2021

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