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It is just the middle of the first month in the New Year and already many (if not all) New Year resolutions would have been broken. A recent study showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail.…

A lot has been happening recently. Social media is rife with photos and video clips of an exotic island, exotic food, exotic people and exotic fun. I have seen a lot of negative reaction and vituperation about the apparent profligacy,…

A new year is an excellent opportunity to try something different, and picking up a new hobby can do wonders for your mental health. It is more than just a way to pass the time; it is a way to…

The end of the year is often a good time to reflect on the challenges, growth and milestones that have defined the year. Oftentimes most of us focus on things that have not gone the way that we expected them…

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It involves imitating human behaviour by processing various information sources including machine learning (algorithms), natural language processing, speech processing, robotics, and…

Breaking a trauma bond can be difficult but it is achievable with effort and support. Below are some helpful tips: Above all, educating yourself on the signs of abuse can help you recognize unhealthy patterns in future relationships and prevent…

Trauma bonding occurs when one develops a deep emotional connection with an abusive partner, parent, or friend. This bond usually arises because the abusive person vacillates between abrasive negative treatment to kind positive treatment. This pattern of behaviour leads to…

Avolition refers to a severe lack of motivation or an inability to start and complete purposeful tasks. It goes beyond occasional laziness or procrastination manifesting as a deep-seated difficulty in sustaining goal-directed activities. Indeed, getting things done can feel difficult…

It could have been any other weekday in Lagos, with scores of men, women and children returning home from another day at work and school. Unfortunately, this particular Thursday the tanker exploded and the inferno destroyed over 54 vehicles. As…

“The initial trauma of a young child may go underground but it will return to haunt us”- James Garbarino Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially  traumatic events or environments that occur  in childhood ( before the age of 18). Research…