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Proactive Interference in Couples’ Relationships – Mental Traffic Jam
Proactive Interference in Couples’ Relationships – Mental Traffic Jam Host: Dr. Stephanie Okolo Date: August 1, 2025 What a powerful

The Talking Drum of the Mind: Mental Health in the African Worldview
The Talking Drum of the Mind: Mental Health in the African Worldview Date: July 26, 2025 Speakers: Dr. Stephanie Okolo,

Parenting with Empathy: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children
Recap of Mental Health Training Topic: Parenting with Empathy: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children Facilitator: Dr. Mfon Bassey Date: Friday, 25th

The Curse of the Competent Middle: Breaking Free from the In-Between
Reflecting on a Transformative Mental Health Training Title: “The Curse of the Competent Middle: Breaking Free from the In-Between” Facilitator:

Mental Health For Remote Workers and Freelancers
Speaker: Mr. Jerry Nwobodo Topic: Mental Health For Remote Workers and Freelancers. Date: 27th June, 2025. The speaker Mr. Jerry

How to Support a Loved One with Mental Health Struggles
Recap of Mental Health Training *Title: “How to Support a Loved One with Mental Health Struggles” Facilitator: Chaplain John Vianney

Handling Workplace Bullying And Toxic Leadership
Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Andrew Spoke on Handling Workplace Bullying And Toxic Leadership on 13th June, 2025. This is quite an

Mental Health Is Not Madness: Debunking Myths In African Society.
Speaker: Ms. Amina Shaibu June 6th, 2025. It was an interesting eye opening session with Amina Shaibu as she dissected

Building Emotional Resilience In Tough Times.
Speaker: Dr. Folorunsho Nuhu May 30th, 2025. We had an amazing session with Dr. Folorunsho Tajudeen Nuhu, a distinguished Nigerian psychiatrist and researcher

Creating a Mentally Healthy Work Environment
Facilitator: Prof. Andrew Zamani May 23rd, 2025. Our seasoned facilitator came through for us with a puzzle on what we

The Weight Of Anticipatory Grief: When Loss Begins Before Goodbye
Speaker: Dr. David Thompson The Weight Of Anticipatory Grief: When Loss Begins Before Goodbye March 14th, 2025 The training by

The Social Impact Of Social Media On Children’s Health: What Parents Need To Know.
Speakers: Dr. Oluafisayo Adebimpe, Prof. Obiageli Omeje, PhD, Dr. Stephanie Okolo & Dr. Nuhu Folorunsho. The Social Impact Of Social

The Garden of The Mind: Cognitive Load.
The Garden of The Mind: Cognitive Load. Trainer: Dr. Stephanie Okolo February 7, 2025 What a mind blowing topic to

Navigating ADHD, OCD, and Depression through a Holistic Approach: Integrating Mental Health and Spirituality
Date: October 26, 2024 Host: Dr. Stephanie Okolo Guest Speakers: Fr. Jerome Odineze, Dr. Theclar Iydobi, Mr. Anzaku Mark, LTC

“Stress Awareness and Breaking Free from Complacency: Discovering Hidden Habits that Impact Your Well-being”.
In a world where stress has become almost expected and emotional exhaustion feels like the norm, ICTMH hosted a deeply

“Born Wild Or Made Reckless? How Your Environment Shapes Your Self Control: Breaking the Cycle of Impulsivity”
Trainer: Dr. Stephanie Okolo 14th February, 2025. A special day which is has been dented over the years. February 14th

Memory Overwrite: Effective Strategies To Combat Retroactive Interference.
Facilitator: Dr. Stephanie Okolo 31st January, 2025 Dr. Okolo gave a brief insight on retroactive interference as a psychological process

Effective Intake Techniques For Successful Client Sessions
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Okolo. On 17th January, 2025 we had an amazing session with Dr. Okolo, a well seasoned professional

The Social Impact Of Social Media On Children’s Health: What Parents Need To Know.
Speakers: Dr. Oluafisayo Adebimpe, Prof. Obiageli Omeje, PhD, Dr. Stephanie Okolo & Dr. Nuhu Folorunsho. The Social Impact Of Social

Understanding Mental Health Myths & Facts in Nigeria
Facilitator: Dr. Mfon Bassey We had an incredible and eye-opening session with Dr. Mfon Bassey, a leading voice in mental

Mental Health Support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Facilitator: Rev. Fr. Joseph Bature How do you heal when you’ve lost not just your home, but your sense of

Recognizing Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Africa
Facilitator: Dr. Nafisah Hayyatudeen How do we see what so many have been taught to hide? On April 25th, 2025,

Thriving with Bipolar Disorder: Strategies for Managing Symptoms, Building Resilience & Achieving Recovery
Speakers: Prof. Andrew Zamani, Dr. Cindy Dominique, Prof. Peter Ebigbo & Guest Experts Living with bipolar disorder is not the

Overcoming Procrastination: From Delay to Action! An Interactive Training for Boosting Productivity and Reducing Procrastination
Facilitator: Dr. Stephanie Okolo Let’s be honest—how many dreams are still sitting on a “maybe later”? On February 28th, 2025,

Building Trust & Promoting Healing: Strategies for Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors & Interrogating Systemic Negligence
Guest Speakers: Aisha Badum, Chaplain Don Fulton, Dr. Margaret Akogun, Prof. Cornelius Nkwam Host: Dr. Stephanie Okolo “Healing isn’t just

“Born Wild or Made Reckless?” How Your Environment Shapes Your Self-Control: Breaking the Cycle of Impulsivity
Facilitator: Dr. Stephanie Okolo Is impulsivity a personality flaw—or a survival response to chaos? On Valentine’s Day 2025, while the

Excerpt from Cavendish School Outreach: Compassionate Fatigue and Burnout in the Classroom

Sacred healing: integrating spirituality into the grieving process
As we navigate the darkest moments of loss, we often find ourselves searching for meaning, comfort, and solace. For many,

Prolonged grief disorder: when grief becomes a shadow that won’t fade
We’ve all experienced it at some point – the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or

The weight of anticipatory grief: when loss begins before goodbye
The Weight of Waiting The waiting can be unbearable. Waiting for the inevitable, waiting for the phone call, waiting for

Unveiling grief: A journey through sorrow and healing
Grief. A word that echoes through our lives like a haunting whisper. It’s a universal human experience, yet it’s a

Swipe, Click, Buy! – How Society Trains Us to be Impulsive: Mastering Self Control in a World Designed For Instant Gratification
Why Did I Just Do That?: The Science Behind Impulsive Decisions Unravelling the Brain’s Role in Self-Control Have you ever

Garden of the Mind: Cognitive Load
Last Friday, our community gathered for an insightful training session on cognitive load and its impact on mental well-being. Led

Mental Health Awareness: Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Prevention and Management-Kaduna
On the 18th January, our community came together for a powerful and informative event focused on mental health awareness. The

After the celebration then what? Navigating New Year’s uncertainty
The countdown’s over, fireworks fizzled, and the New Year’s buzz is fading. Now, the real question: what’s next? Join us

Hope and Healing: Experts Insight on Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The webinar on suicide awareness and prevention featured discussions on the complexities of mental health issues, particularly in Nigeria. Key

Sex, Drugs, and Overdose: Cultural Pressure Driving the Misuse of Sexual Enhancement Substance in Nigeria
The event was an open and honest conversation about the factors driving the dangerous trend around Sex, Drugs, and Overdose,

The Initiative for Cognitive Therapies and Mental Health (ICMTH)
The Initiative for Cognitive Therapies and Mental Health (ICMTH) is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the landscape of

Breaking Barriers: Sanitary Pad Demonstration and Mental Health Awareness
At the school with just the girls in attendance, a unique event was organized to address two crucial aspects of
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