Author: Gerald Ogbuja
The nature and Forms of free masonry: Its historical origin, fraternity and thrust
In the Nacaths Journal of African Theology, Dr.Columbus and myself made a critical evaluation of cult and occultism in the institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. Among other things, we noted were that cult threatens normal campus life and social
Read MoreFamily and chidren with autism spectrum syndrome
What is Autism?—– Autism, also called autistic disorder, appears in early childhood (National Institute of Health, 2001). Autism can develop during different stages of infancy and early childhood, but it is classified as autism only if it arises by the
Read MorePsychaitric Fallout or Diabolic Exorcism
Patient Name: Angela Chukwuma Date of admission: 02/2/2001 Chief Compliant: Depression, phobia, supernatural and Mysterious feelings,Anxiety, Suicide thoughts, History of Present illness
Read MoreDown Syndrome: Its Impact on families
The first physician to identify genetic chromosomal basis of Down syndrome was a British Physician, John Langdon Down. Langdon Down was named after this syndrome because he was the first Guy to identify it as a disability. Sequel to the
Read MoreHow Alzheimer’s disease impact the family
Imagine your grand-father wandering off from the house at 6pm on a Sunday evening after a super bowl match. Imagine you and your family searching frantically for him in the house of Uncles, Nephews and friends for days and weeks
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Among Single Moms: Towards a Qualitative, Psychological and Emotional Approach
This paper reviews the emotional and psychological assessment of substance use among single mothers who are in a recovery program. The study addresses the impact of addiction on children and family.
Read MoreTeen Fatherhood
The term teen fatherhood is for me a new coinage from the existing studies on teen parenthood in family studies. In the last century, the etiology of teen fatherhood has been studied and documented in western literatures.
Read MoreChildren and adolescents with learning disabilities: its impact on school, family and society
Millions of children in Europe, U.S, the Caribbean and primarily Africa, have trouble in learning and reading. Most of these children may not be able to read at all, while many might be considered “slow readers.” Besides being a slow
Read MoreTowards a tribal emancipation of Ndi-igbo from northern domination-part 4
In our last reflection, we identified how environmental adaptation can provide moral steam for tribal survival. We called on all and sundry to cast down so that society can move forward in the event where progressive spirit of adaptation has
Read MoreRe-evaluating Anxiety Disorder from a family perspective
Viewed from the standpoint of human emotion, anxiety is strongly connected with fear. However, anxiety has to be distinguished from fear itself. This distinction must be made if one must engage in objective scholarship.
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