Psychosis and the Family: A Nigerian Perspective.
Understanding PsychosisPsychosis is a mental health condition that affects a person’s ability to perceive reality accurately. It often involves hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that other people around cannot see or hear) and delusions (strongly held false beliefs). Psychosis can be a symptom of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression. In Nigeria, mental […]
Psychosis and The Family: Understanding, Coping, and Healing Together
Psychosis is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, perception, and emotional regulation, often causing them to lose touch with reality. This term refers to a variety of mental health conditions that can include hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and diminished insight, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. The diagnosis of psychosis in a family […]
Understanding Self-Harm: Myths, Facts, and How to Offer Support
Self-harm is a complex and often misunderstood behavior that impacts individuals of all ages and backgrounds. There are many misconceptions surrounding it, contributing to stigma and isolation for people who battle with it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2025), Self-harm is when somebody injures or harms themselves to cope with or express extreme […]