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Promoting Empathy and Understanding: Challenging Stigmatizing Language

OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU The incident that occurred involving a police officer making stigmatizing remarks about an individual leaving the Yaba Psychiatric Hospital in Nigeria highlights the importance of promoting empathy, understanding, and eliminating the stigma associated with mental health. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for education and awareness to combat prejudice […]

Self-Care Practices

EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU   July Newsletter Self-care is a holistic practice that encompasses various principles, practices, and strategies aimed at nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves consciously and intentionally taking care of yourself, prioritizing your needs, and fostering a deep sense of self-love and compassion. Here, we will explore the different […]

Personality disorders

  EDITOR:Oluseyi ELIZABETH ODUDIMU   June Newsletter   Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that deviate significantly from societal expectations and cause impairment in multiple areas of functioning. These patterns are typically inflexible and pervasive across various situations, leading to distress for the […]

Binge-eating disorder (BED

EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU     Binge-eating disorder (BED) is a serious and often overlooked eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of uncontrollable overeating. Individuals with BED often consume enormous amounts of food in a brief period, even when they are not hungry, and feel a sense of shame or guilt afterwards.    BED affects […]

Bulimia nervosa

EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviours. This disorder affects both men and women and can have devastating effects on physical and mental health.    Binge-eating disorder (BEDBinge eating involves consuming substantial amounts of food in a fleeting […]

Anorexia nervosa

EDITOR: OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU       Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a persistent restriction of food intake, leading to significant weight loss and a distorted body image. Anorexia nervosa can have serious physical, emotional, and social consequences if left […]