Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Causes of depression Genetics. You’re at a higher risk for developing depression if you have a family history of depression or another mood disorder. Early childhood trauma. Some events affect the way your body […]
PTSD: Everything you Need to Know About This Condition
PTSD is a very common mental health condition. You may have heard the term being used a lot. However, what do you know about the condition? There are a lot of myths about the condition, which this post will be debunking. What is PTSD? PTSD, known in full as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is an […]
Understanding the Five Love Languages
The word “LOVE” is perhaps one of the most common words in the English dictionary. However, you may be shocked to find out that a lot of people do cannot define it. In addition to defining the term love, in this post, we will also be looking at love language. The Definition of Love While […]
Tips for Successful Homeschooling
During this lockdown period, parents have had to take on the role of teachers. Teaching isn’t an easy job, and most parents are now starting to appreciate teachers more. With homeschooling as the latest trend, one of the main questions I have had to tackle is, “how can I teach my kids at home successfully?” […]
The Alarming Suicide Rate Among the Youth
In the past year, the suicide rate among youths and teenagers has increased by around 58 per cent. In Kenya, two young girls trended in the past few months for taking their own lives. The two are just the ones the whole country came to know about. Some several other young boys and girls have […]
Dreams; Their Definition and Psychologists’ Take
A client recently asked me what the meaning of dreams is and why they occur. This is a common question in psychology. An even more common question is the psychology of dreams. What is a dream? A dream is a succession of sensations, emotions, ideas, and images that occur in a person’s mind during a […]
Depression; Meaning, Symptoms, Types, and Causes
As a psychologist, one of the primary mental health conditions I have encountered with my clients is depression. Most, if not all, other psychologists share the same sentiment. It is not a surprise since depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in existence. Sadly, most people still do not understand what depression […]
The Science Behind Depression
Mainstream legend has it that feelings live in the heart. Science, however, tracks the seat of your emotions to the cerebrum. Specific spaces of the cerebrum assist with controlling the state of mind. Scientists accept that — more significant than levels of clear mind synthetic compounds — nerve cell associations, nerve cell development, and the […]