“I say unto you, Take no thought for your life” (verse 25). “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit (18 inches) unto his stature?” (verse 27) “And why take ye thought for raiment?” (verse 28) “Therefore take no thought” (verse 31) “Take therefore no thought for the morrow” (verse 34). In this…

Dear, you may think you are in love with your sister's husband, but believe me, you are not. What is affecting you is the emotional support you are having from him. That is what is making you think you are in love with him. Right now, he is more of a shrink (doctor) to you;…

More than seven months since the arrest and illegal detention of 15 Nigerians, including three top military officers, by the Nigerian Navy without prosecution, distraught family members of the victims said their patience is running out. To underscore the anguish families of the detainees have been going through, foremost human rights activist and lawyer, Mr.…

What is modern mental health and how does it affect our families? It means how mental health illnesses affect us in today’s world.

Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities and cause the sufferer to demonstrate behavioral and functional disturbances as a result. When feeling anxious a person may have negative or disturbing thoughts. On an emotional level, one may feel scared…

The Yuletide is here again. It is period associated with over indulgence in alcohol, drugs, unhealthy diets, late nights and sleeplessness to mention but a few. Several studies have shown that many people add on extra kilogrammes and develop chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney problems, stroke among others after the celebrations.…

People tend to throw the word ‘anxiety’ around but do we fully appreciate what anxiety is and just how scary it can be? Anxiety is a feeling of unease, nervousness or fear, many individuals experience from time to time. It may leave you feeling physically uncomfortable or tense, and when it’s more severe the physical…

Anxiety happens to the most well-grounded people. All the traumatic news going around in the world recently is enough to make one curl up and weep all day long. A lot of Nigerians go through this emotion every day with the uncertainty of the economy, the unending drama of politics and the incessant murder of…

Music can reduce the anxiety and pain of invasive surgery, according to an analysis of all relevant randomized controlled trials published since 1980. Ninety-two trials with a total of 7385 patients were included in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis. Music interventions significantly decreased anxiety and pain compared with controls, equivalent to a decrease…

Anxiety is a common disorder in this day and age that a number of people can relate to. Health practitioners around the world have dedicated their time and lives to extensive research on anxiety and panic attacks. Although there is no known cure, they have been able to come up with methods to help reduce…

Getting through your daily schedule can be a stressful affair. Whether it's about meeting deadlines or dealing with conflict, stress often builds up and it might cause anxiety which gives you knots in your stomach that could totally kill your confidence. Fear and anxiety are natural and adaptive responses to stressors. Fear is a reaction…

Most people go into relationships with a view to enhancing their lives, finding greater fulfilment, happiness and companionship. But while some relationships become cordial with the passage of time ...