Author: Toni Alaka

Internationally, stigma surrounding mental illness and people with mental illness has reduced due to greater understanding, education and advocacy in the community, and more focus on recovery‐oriented care within practice guidelines. With all this being said, it is clear that we still have progress to make in the domain of mental illness. One such example […]

Dementia is a disorder that causes significant decline in cognitive function, impacting around 5%-7% of adults over the age of 65 in most regions of the world, and even more (8%-10%) in the developed countries. There is currently no effective treatment for dementia, however it’s occurrence in the elderly can be reduced by identifying and […]

Cognitive decline is an expected part of normal ageing; however, it can be exacerbated as a result of neurological damage or disease. Many studies have shown improved cognitive function to be attributed to increased neurogenesis (production of neuronal cells) and synaptic plasticity (the change in strength of synapses in the brain), as well as better […]

Without a doubt, 2020 was a year like no other. People were abruptly thrown into hardships that were difficult to navigate, with some even having to overcome deeply tragic events. It was largely filled with months of unease, grief, and loneliness, leading to some forming patterns of negativity during this time. Chronic stress affects the […]

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off, which can cause your brain cells to become damaged or die. It is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment. The two main types of stroke are ischaemic, which is due to a lack of blood flow, and haemorrhagic, which […]