Mental Health Articles
Discover practical tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories to empower your mental well-being. Explore and learn – your path to a healthier mind starts here.
The Curse of the Competent Middle: Breaking Free from Mediocrity
Written by Mfon Michael Okon, Human Resources, ICTMH. In organizational dynamics, a phenomenon often referred to as the “curse of the competent middle” emerges, where mid-level managers and employees become
Crushing the Silence: Challenging the Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health in Nigeria
Written By: Mfon Michael Okon Human Resources, ICTMH Eight (8) year old Unwana-Abasi is bullied by Eleojo, an eleven year old girl in a higher class at the primary school
Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Struggles
Written By: Mfon Michael Okon Human Resources, ICTMH Introduction Supporting a loved one experiencing mental health challenges is very important and quite instrumental to their recovery and well-being. Understanding,
The Silent Saboteurs: The Psychological Cost of Workplace Bullying and Toxic Leadership.
Written by Mfon Michael Okon, Human Resources Dept., ICTMH. Workplace bullying and toxic leadership are the silent epidemic lurking within organizations, capable of gradually destroying morale, constraining innovation, and even
Standing Strong: Supporting and Uplifting a Loved One Going Through Mental Health Challenges
Standing Strong: Supporting and Uplifting a Loved One Going Through Mental Health Challenges By Mfon Michael Okon Human Resources Dept, ICTMH. Mental health challenges are common and can affect anyone,
Breaking Free from Stress and Complacency: A Path to Enhanced Well-being
Stress and complacency are two insidious forces that can silently erode our mental and emotional well-being. Chronic stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout, while complacency can stifle personal
Recognizing the Link Between OCD, ADHD, and Depression
Mental health is a wide topic, and disorders like OCD, ADHD, and depression frequently interact in ways that present particular difficulties for people who are impacted. Even though these illnesses
CBT vs. other types of therapy
There are many types of therapy available to people. The best type of therapy for someone may depend on the condition they have or the specific problem they want to
What can CBT do?
During a course of CBT, a person can learn to: Develop an awareness of automatic, unhelpful thoughts Challenge underlying assumptions that may be unhelpful Distinguish between facts and unhelpful thoughts
Changing distortions and perceptions
CBT aims to transform ways of thinking and behaving that stand in the way of how a person would like to live their life. This involves identifying negative perceptions or
Membership
Become ICTMH Member
Connect with experts, access valuable tools, and join a supportive community by becoming an ICTMH member.
Upskill with Our Top-tier CBT Training
Master Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with our expert-led training: Elevate your mental health practice and become a CBT expert by taking our courses.