Children come into the world with different personality traits. Some kids are very playful, others are quiet, you could also have some who are creative and musically gifted. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/how-to-nurture-a-childs-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Mental Health: One’s emotional well-being, especially about one’s outlook on life, ability to cope with stress, or the absence of a mental disorder. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/3-practical-ways-to-take-care-of-your-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Positive words have a way of growing and nurturing a child’s mental health. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/40-positive-things-to-do-with-your-child-today/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340
Apr 24, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Bullying is an act of intimidating someone by constantly making his life unpleasant. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/impact-of-bullying-on-children/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Relationship counseling has been seen as an effective way by which a couple can seek clarity and meaning in their relationship. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/the-benefits-of-couples-going-for-relationship-counseling/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 82
The topic of mental health is for the most part very misunderstood in Nigeria. There are people in the country who are not aware that having a mental illness just means there is a chemical imbalance in the system and not that the person is possessed by a witch or practices voodoo. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/the-reasons-why-having-a-mental-illness-is-misunderstood-in-nigeria/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +234807...
Apr 24, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 80
When can we say that someone is going through a mental health crisis? In most cases when someone has a mental illness such as Bipolar Disorder, there are usually episodes with direct reference to Mania and Depression. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/are-there-any-benefits-to-mental-health-crisis/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuitysched...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/positivity-and-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=217...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 78
The effect that trauma and substance have on our mental health has sparked up a lot of debate. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/which-is-responsible-for-the-highest-number-of-mental-health-problems-trauma-or-substance-abuse/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Love is a word that is most of the time seen differently among people. We all want to be there for our partners, so we can help them through challenges and difficult life issues. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/how-do-you-know-when-someone-you-love-has-a-mental-illness/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owne...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 76
The rate of suicide attempts in our communities is actually on the increase. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/why-do-women-attempt-suicide-more-often-than-men/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Teenage girls have a lot to deal with as they try to make sense of their world. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/how-do-relationship-problems-damage-a-teen-girls-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 74
The pandemic of 1918–19, in which 40–50 million died in less than a year, was one of the most devastating in history. More than a year has passed, and the world is still dealing with the outbreak of the Corona Virus that originated from China in late December 2019. It has been a difficult and depressing time. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/the-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-our-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call o...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The hardest yet easiest virtue is forgiveness. It is easier for people to show love, hatred, admiration, resentment, kindness, and other emotions than it is for them to forgive. This occurs especially when the other party involved had hurt us in the way that we feel terrible and intend to retaliate. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/how-forgiveness-affect-the-quality-of-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +234...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 72
You don’t have a good reason to get depressed: Oftentimes, people justify depression by stating a good reason which is a result of a bad situation. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/6-fascinating-facts-people-dont-know-about-depression/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Children at a certain age can be self-destructive and there is a possibility that they would love to explore certain aspects of their environment. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/what-causes-some-children-to-become-self-destructive/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Divorce is an extremely painful process in the lives of families all around the world. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/how-does-the-divorce-of-a-parent-affect-the-mental-health-of-college-students/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Women and men tend to view life differently and as a result, they tend to deal with emotions in different ways. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/why-do-women-attempt-suicide-more-often-than-men-2/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Parents play a major role in helping their children figure out what life is all about. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/how-can-parents-help-their-daughters-have-good-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 67
A mother has an innate responsibility to take care of her children in the best way possible. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/what-are-the-consequences-of-a-self-centered-mother-on-a-childs-mental-wellbeing/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 66
To treat the topic of depression among our Youths properly we must take it from an unbiased view. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/causes-of-increasing-depression-among-the-youths-in-nigeria/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Growing up I always felt the need to carve my path and find my place in the world. Teenagers have this pressure to always compete with their peers who seem to be living their best lives. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/how-does-peer-pressure-affect-teenagers/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Introverted children tend to keep to themselves a lot. Most times people feel they don’t want to socialize because they might feel the introverted individual is too proud of who they are. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/social-anxiety-and-social-depression-on-an-introverted-child/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedu...
Apr 24, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Bullying has been a social issue that is prevalent in so many communities all around the world. The bullies tend to always be insecure and prey on the heart, mind, and soul of their victims on so many levels. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/06/how-does-bullying-affect-the-social-interaction-of-teenagers-in-high-school-or-college/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointme...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
A mother is the primary caregiver of a baby that has come into the world. She is the one who directs and helps the child find his or her place in the world. Mothers are not perfect, so even when it seems that they have it all figured out at times, they are still a work-in-progress. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/why-do-some-mothers-become-so-mentally-ill-that-they-harm-their-children/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Our mental health tends to deteriorate over time when it is not being taken care of. We should ensure we keep away from watching excessive television and scary movies although it all depends on the personality of the individual and how they process things like that. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/what-are-subtle-things-that-deteriorate-your-mental-health-over-time/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349...
Apr 24, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Maintaining your mental health comes with sacrifices. You might be an intelligent person, but when challenges arise, it takes more than wit to survive. One of the greatest tools for navigating tough experiences is journaling. Expressive writing has proven to improve the quality of life in many ways. These seven reasons will tell you why. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/seven-amazing-reasons-why-you-should-journal/ To chat with a co...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 59
When it comes to the topic of puberty in women, mothers can have a one-to-one talk about it without trying to sugarcoat anything. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/how-does-puberty-pregnancy-and-perimenopause-impact-womens-mental-health/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On a very personal level, there is this belief that men tend to develop a mental illness more than women. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/are-women-more-likely-to-develop-a-mental-illness-than-men/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340...
Apr 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 57
I feel we should start creating a space for men to start talking in general. Men for quite a long time have been viewed as the dominant gender and over the years this trend has been existing. Men find it difficult to open up at times because they guard their emotions and become less free in expressing what is going on in their minds. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/08/how-do-we-get-men-to-talk-to-each-other-about-mental-health/ To cha...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 56