Emotional dysregulation is a condition that makes it difficult to manage emotions in a healthy way. While many people assume emotional reactions are simply a matter of self-control, emotional dysregulation…

Parenting styles play a major role in shaping a child’s mental health, emotional development, and future relationships. There is a saying that Nigerian children hear quite often when they are…

Each of your patterns in relationships, whether it’s how you deal with conflicts, the distance you allow between yourself and another person, how you respond to a loved one moving…

Knowing how to find a therapist in Nigeria is no longer as difficult as it once was. With growing awareness around mental health and the rise of digital platforms making…

Learning how to communicate your needs in a relationship is essential for building trust, emotional intimacy, and healthy relationship communication. When partners openly express their needs and expectations, relationships become…

Mental health stigma in Africa continues to prevent millions of people from seeking help, forcing many to suffer in silence because of fear, discrimination, and judgment. This stigma prevents them…

Whether or not we are aware of it, we are always communicating in ways other than words. The expressions on our faces, our posture, gestures, and eye contact all give…

Every May, the world celebrates mental health awareness which serves as a globally-coordinated effort for mental health awareness and promotion. However, mental health awareness does not simply involve observing an…

Many believe that the home is supposed to be a safe space in which to grow up, develop, and thrive. After all, we might often rely on those closest to…

Content Warning: This article discusses childhood sexual abuse and may be triggering for survivors. Childhood sexual abuse casts a long shadow. Even decades after the abuse ends, adult survivors often…

Many people think that shy and socially anxious mean the same thing, but the reality is that there is a marked difference between shyness and social anxiety disorder; a medical…

Millions of people live with trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to pull out hair. You may find yourself doing it when you’re stressed, studying, watching TV,…