Easy Daily Mental Health Routines you can try – CBT Kenya When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we often focus more on our physical body. However, maintaining your mind is just as important as physical fitness. Just like our body needs to get into a routine, so does our brain, and taking the...
How Can You Cope During Social Distancing? CBT Kenya We are making adjustments to our lives in the backdrop of a global pandemic. In the past month, we have changed long-held practices and structures. It is natural for you to feel uncertain and anxious during this time. Allow yourself to feel that way. But the...
What Can You Control? It is human nature to plan. We use menus, diaries and budgets to guide our actions. Workouts, parties and holiday getaways fill our social calendar. Planning gives us a sense of control. It creates predictability, calm and helps us to accomplish more. But we are in uncertain times; there is pain...
How to cope with Phobia-related Disorder – CBT Kenya About Phobias Phobias are diagnosable mental disorders. A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. The fear can be of a certain place, situation or object. Unlike general anxiety disorders, phobia is usually connected to something specific. The impact of a phobia can range from...
How does Gambling affect your mental health? – CBT Kenya Online Betting, Casinos, Lotteries and among others are some of the popular gambling activities we have in Kenya. In the Gambling Act 2005 gambling is defined as betting, gaming or participating in a lottery. When you think of the effects of gambling, certain things spring...
Panic Disorder | What is it and is it treatable? CBT Kenya Panic disorder occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When they occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in...
What Is The Work Of A Psychologist? CBT Kenya Essentially, psychology helps explain why people act the way they do. Psychologists seek to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviour. With this kind of professional insight, a psychologist can help people improve their decision making, stress management and behaviour. Psychologists work in a wide...
What Is Clinical Depression ( Major Depression)? The term clinical depression is used to describe depression that is not caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one or a medical condition. It is also known as major depression. Clinical depression is a period of sadness, irritability, or low motivation that occurs...
Here’s What To Expect At Your Therapy Session At CBT-Kenya Maybe you are having marital problems, or trouble sleeping at night. Maybe you are unhappy at your job, or you have been laid off and need some guidance in figuring out how to navigate this new phase of your life. Or, it could be that...
What is CBT- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)? Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviours. CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle....
