mental health

Sure, saying you’re a perfectionist may sound good in a job interview, but does striving for perfection make you feel good about yourself? Studies show that constantly chasing the specter of perfection may seriously harm your mental health and well-being. In this (imperfect) article, we explore...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has proffered a more robust partnership involving state actors, the organised private sector (OPS), donor agencies, research institutes, charities and governments, in the treatment of mental illnesses. Obaseki made the submission in commemoration of...

If you think about it, a hospital is the best place for any soap opera: it is where strangers meet everyday, each new patient bringing a new storyline, that is woven into the permanent cast’s (read: the doctors and nurses) lives. Which explains why medical dramas such … Read more via The...

Thinking about getting back with your ex? Here's why you might want to finally move on. A study published in the Journal of Family Relations found that 'relationship cycling,' the act of getting back together with the same partner, is associated with an increased rate of depression and anxiety...

Unconsummated relationships, where couples don’t have sex due to difficulties, trauma or sexual dysfunction are not often spoken about. Usually, the couple feel embarrassed to discuss their sexual difficulties – but they are not alone. Read more via sexual health – Metro UK...

Wearing a suit and tie to work used to be the way to show you've got your sh*t together. Nowadays, wearing a suit to work might make you look uptight. Business casual is the way of the present and here's more evidence why you should burn those ties. A new study published in the journal...

Depression or major depressive disorder is a medical condition that causes a person to experience a very low mood. Sometimes, depression can be accompanied by catatonia, which is when a person does not respond to the world around them. The word catatonia comes from two Greek terms, kata, …...