


Self-Care for Mental Health: Prioritizing Your Well-Being
Many times, people do think that addiction is such a simple thing to manage but the reality is that this condition can stretch up to the longest time one cannot imagine. On the other hand substance abuse is the excessive use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, cannabis and other illicit drugs. According to the World Health Organization, cannabis is the most abused substance in Africa. Also, harmful use of alcohol contributes to 3.3 million

ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many times, people do think that addiction is such a simple thing to manage but the reality is that this condition can stretch up to the longest time one cannot imagine. On the other hand substance abuse is the excessive use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, cannabis and other illicit drugs. According to the World Health Organization, cannabis is the most abused substance in Africa. Also, harmful use of alcohol contributes to 3.3 million

The Importance of Taking Care of Your Emotional Well-being
Mental health refers to our overall psychological well-being, including our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Just like our physical health, our mental health can also suffer from various stressors and challenges, and it’s important to take care of it to prevent any negative impact on our daily lives. Unfortunately, despite its importance, many people still ignore their mental health and neglect to take care of it. This is due in part to the stigma that still

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND SELF-TALK
Dear reader,Have you ever found yourself in a pattern of negative self-talk? How did if affect you?Negative thoughts and self-talk can be incredibly damaging to our mental health. These negative thoughtpatterns can often become a cycle, spiraling out of control and causing us to feel anxious, depressed, andoverwhelmed. Good news is, breaking the cycle of negative thoughts and self-talk is possible with somehelpful tips and strategies.Recognize when you are engaging in negative self-talk.Take note of