STRESS MANAGEMENT & MENTAL HEALTH

This is likely to happen during this time when people are observing the stay-at-home measure aimed at curbing the COVID -19 spread. The research study conducted on 107 parents, half of whom were fathers. Each parent and child was asked to write down five topics that caused conflict between them. The parents were then subjected…

“Hi Kunle, judging from the redness of your eyes, I doubt if you slept well last night.” “Sleep well?” Kunle quipped, “Who sleeps well these days with the rising bills, job cuts, and ever-increasing responsibilities?”   Maybe you sleep only when exhausted, but beyond resting your tired eyes, sleep is therapeutic; sleep has several health…

Memory slips can occur in young adults just as in older adults, but what changes is the explanation younger adults give for it. Older adults are usually worried about their brain health and an eventual decline in memory, but younger adults are rarely concerned with this. Many times, forgetfulness is seen as inconsequential but in…

“Labake has been having continuous terrible headaches. Her heart starts racing out of the blue and she experiences terrible chest pains. She’s convinced she has a chronic disorder of some sort, maybe hypertension or another heart disease. But her doctor says her symptoms are psychosomatic, what does that even mean?”   The word psychosomatic is derived…

When we think about preserving our mental health, water does not often come to mind. We are more likely to focus on meditation, mindfulness, yoga, or psychotherapy. But we overlook a very simple and effective remedy to mental health problems; water!     When water level drops just 1% below the optimal level, you get headaches…

In recent times, it is difficult to ignore the impact of drug use and abuse on society. Even though anti-drug campaigns and the glaring ill effects of drug use are widespread, more people are still turning to drugs for various reasons.    Drug abuse refers to use of certain chemicals or substances for the purpose…

Everyone wants to work at a job they love and are passionate about. The type that wakes you up excited and you spend each day doing things you genuinely love.  Unfortunately, the reality is often different. You might have started out loving your job but now you feel burnt-out or you find yourself stuck at…

Liam was in his late 20s, and he had joined the army as soon as he could drink alcohol legally. He had experienced a lot of wars, and although those wars ended, he couldn’t stop the war he had inside. There was this particular war he had experienced that led to the sacrifice of the…

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of disorders associated with abnormal and often irreversible changes in the brain that cause a decline in cognitive functions, such as thinking, memory, and decision making. This impairment is sometimes severe enough to affect independence, quality of life, behaviour, and personal relationships.   It is not the same…

Everyone faces stressful situations on a daily basis, but if these situations lead to persistent mental and physical problems, it may be time to stop and act. People face different challenges every day, from overwhelming work tasks, caregiving responsibilities, financial problems, and traumatic events, such as the death of loved ones or illness. Stress puts…