Challenges are one of the inevitabilities of life, hence the need for every individual to see trying period as motivation to achieve personal goals, rather than plunge into depression.
A Clinical Health Psychologist and Assistant Director, Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr. Olanrewaju Sodeinde gave the advice, at a sensitisation talk on ‘Practical Strategy for Optimal Health during Challenging Times’ for staffers of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, at the Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta
Dr. Sodeinde who noted that challenges were part of human existence that should not to be allowed to affect day-to-day activities, said depression and “too much thinking” hinder optimal performance of any individual, be it at work or home front.
The Psychologist charged all officers to take their mental wellbeing seriously and not allow unattained goals weigh them down, but learn to accept situations they could not change, saying sound mental health is crucial to everyone.
‘’Do not get too busy while ignoring your personal needs, it is detrimental to health. Pursue a healthy lifestyle, avoid junk foods, exercise your body, create time for relaxation and do not engage in risky behaviours’’, he said.
On his part, the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics in the Ministry, Mr. Lanre Ogunyinka who described the lecture as apt, noted that suicide is a common happening in the present society, saying the Management was prompted to organise the talk to sensitise Information Officers appropriately.
Mr. Ogunyinka enjoined them to speak up and seek help when faced with life challenges, saying doing so would relieve them of stress and pent-up burden.
Responding on behalf of the officers, Mr. Suraj Popoola, appreciated the speaker for the thought-provoking lecture, assuring all tips learnt would be put
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