Olivia Ongile The Clinical Psychologist/Trauma Therapist

Olivia Ongile The Clinical Psychologist/Trauma Therapist Olivia Ongile is a focused and result oriented practicing Clinical Psychologist with a passion of working with persons under emotional/psychological distress .

16/06/2025

MEN AND MENTAL HEALTH
Traditional views of masculinity play a major role in the barriers men face in addressing mental health struggles.
Traditionally, men are raised with a strong emphasis on being stoic, strong, and unemotional. Such kind of norms discourage men from expressing vulnerability or seeking help, thereby creating a culture where silence is mistaken for resilience.
Admitting to mental health struggles becomes a defiance of societal expectations, often met with shame and stigma.
Public stigma amplifies the silence, portraying men who seek help as ‘weak’, or ‘unmanly’.
Social pressures to conform reinforces emotional suppression, trapping men in a cycle of avoidance.
Consequences:
 Increased risk of substance abuse
 Relationship difficulties
 Higher risks of violence and aggression
 Increased risk of su***de
 Worsening mental health conditions
Overcoming the stigma:
 Dismantling stigma and rebuilding cultural narratives around masculinity.
 Re- imaging strength to include vulnerability and framing mental health-care as an act of self -empowerment.
 Public health messaging should feature diverse male voices and stories, show casing recovery as a sign of courage, not weakness.
 Training professionals to address masculinity related barriers and ensuring accessible resources tailored to men’s needs.
Seeking professional help:
It is crucial to seek professional help. Consult a Psychiatrist, Psychologist and support groups to receive the necessary treatment and support.

Untreated mental health issues cost lives, erode relationships and burden the society. It is not about breaking the silence, but rather, creating a world where men feel heard, supported and valued.

10/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental health issues and promote understanding, support, and access to resources. It emphasizes that mental health is just as important as physical health and affects how we think, feel, and act.

Key aspects of mental health awareness include:

Reducing stigma: Encouraging open conversations about mental health to challenge negative stereotypes.

Education: Teaching people about common conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.

Access to help: Promoting mental health services, hotlines, and professional care.

Early intervention: Recognizing symptoms early can lead to better outcomes.

Support systems: Encouraging friends, families, and communities to provide understanding and care.

03/10/2024

TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE- PSYCHOLOGY

1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)
3) Social Quotient (SQ)
4) Adversity Quotient (AQ)

1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm:

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind.

When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider su***de.

Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts.

Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents.

16/09/2024

Post Traumatc Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop when a person has been exposed to a traumatic event(s) in which the person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event(s) that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others. The response to this traumatic event must involve intense fear, helplessness or horror.
Survival is the most basic function of every living creature. The human body is structured so that Survival is primary, taking precedence over every other human function. When a threat to Survival happens, numerous brain and body systems are activated. Levels of adrenaline, norepinephrine, thyroid hormones, testosterone and other hormones rise dramatically to prepare the body for "fight or flight". These hormones increase the heart rate, blood pressure and stimulates numerous other changes in the muscles, senses and other body structures.
In most instances, the threat passes or is quickly handled, so the physical changes are short-lived and subside when the threat has passed.
However, for individuals who develop PTSD after a traumatic incident, high levels of stimulating hormones and other physical changes continue, leading to many physical problems. Cortisol production which can turn off stimulating hormones and subsequently reduce the length of reaction to threatening situations and triggers, is low in individuals who develop PTSD, and may have some role in differentiating who does and does not develop PTSD after exposure to a traumatic incident.

*Good morning. True happiness lies in achieving a sense of alignment in one's thoughts, words, and actions. It means tha...
12/08/2024

*Good morning. True happiness lies in achieving a sense of alignment in one's thoughts, words, and actions. It means that when a person's beliefs, the words they speak, and the actions they take are consistent and do not contradict each other, they achieve a state of inner peace and satisfaction, leading to genuine happiness. This is also a reflection of authenticity and being true to oneself. Have a great day.*

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