2nd April is World Autism Day. The U.N. General Assembly declared it as the day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society. Autism is not an illness. It is one of the least understood conditions in the neurological
Read MoreMaternal Mental Health is an important piece in the puzzle of holistic maternal health, and since March is Women’s month, it’s part of the package. Maternal mental health is vital in the pursuit of more inclusive Women’s reproductive rights and we will re-echo its importance. Many women admit to being plagued by mental ailments during periods of pregnancy; both during and after pregnancy. The pregnancy period has a significant toll on women; many describe childbirth as a major life event that significantly alters the trajectory of life, and an undertaking that is of such importance can weigh heavily on one’s mental health.
Read MoreThe Maternal Health Awareness Day is commemorated on January 23rd to help people learn about the contribution they can make in handling the challenges faced in maternal health. Maternal health is an issue so important that it is re-echoed whenever the opportunity presents itself, and there is no better occasion for re-commissioning ourselves to the cause that is improving maternal health in March when we also commemorate Women’s Day.
Read MoreThe abrupt cessation of alcohol intake of long periods of excesses can carry with it some very troubling effects, some have been known to be fatal, so the process should be handled by a trained professional with the knowhow on ways to go about a withdrawal and a relapse that may fail a proposed therapy module for a client.
Read MoreA.A Gill, who was a Scottish writer and critic penned down a compelling piece in his first-ever article for Tatler three decades ago; the article details his struggles with alcoholism, but what raises great interest is when he described the role of group therapy in the management of alcoholism. As a ‘central core for treatment’. He continues to say, rightly, ‘If the group doesn’t work, treatment doesn’t work. There is no particular magic involved, just a lot of talking.’
Read MoreAlcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder is a broad term for the consumption of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems.
Read MoreEvery after the tumultuous experiences that gruesomely threaten to obliterate us into oblivion, we seek for solace in the things around us. So we spend on new things, and new experiences, learn new habits to fill the void, and give meaning to life as we know it. And when we look within, we reminisce on fond memories, or else, our mental health suffers greatly and it’s at a cost we might never be able to repay. So we must wind down for our good so that our health doesn’t suffer greatly. What better time is there for us than when the year is ending so that we bounce back with aplomb and be in the best shape for the next year while having a good ending to the current year?
Read MoreThe battle against disease and ailments is usually fought on two fronts, one of them being their prevention and the other concerned with the curing, or sometimes combining the two whenever feasible.
Read MoreGrowth and development are some of the characteristics of any naturally living entity. However the physical growth of the body and rates of development in intellectual capacity might differ in several ways, even in creatures of the same species. The differences may be determined by several factors i.e. genetic and environmental factors that may confer advantages in some and shortfalls in others. One of the deviant conditions in the normal development stages of man is Autism.
Read MoreMental health, an indispensable facet of the holistic health care system is often overlooked as a scourge on the general wellbeing of an individual. It is increasingly being understood that good mental health for a person goes a long way in alleviating or preventing other kind of ailments such as stomach ulcers and hyp
Read MoreDepression, which in the literal sense of the word describes a slump or an aversion to activity, finds use in the description of various phenomena. The fluidity of diction connotes its usage in mental health, Biology, Earth science, and Economics where it defines important patterns in respective fields. The form of depression that more often than not, leads to existential crises among individuals is one defined in the field of mental health.
Read MoreA baby’s birth is habitually a time of joy and celebration. From hearing your baby’s first cry to seeing them suckling milk from the breasts, the mother’s anguish gives way to joy because she has brought someone into the world. On the other hand, however, to both parents, the enjoyment might be tampered with
Read MoreThe human reproductive process is one driven by hormones, which communicate by sending signals to different organs required to make ova in females and sperms in males.
Read MoreWe usually don’t brag about being stressed. Many of us dream of living lives that are as “stress-free” as possible. But also, Life would be boring without challenges and surprises. We have heard often that stress is unhealthy and that we should try to manage it as much as possible. But getting worked up isn’t always a bad thing.
Read MoreImagine you’re seated in traffic, late for an interview for your dream job, watching the minutes tick away, anxiety builds up and you sweat profusely...
Read MoreFrom broken families to falling economies, there is a lot to stress and be anxious about. The continuous unanswered questions, work, servicing loans, children, social media and a future that’s not predictable keep the mind wandering.
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