The Mente Calma Blog
Insights, Guidance & Mental Wellness
Expert articles, practical tools, and honest conversations about mental health, written by Dr. Adetutu Kunuji and the Mente Calma team.
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Breaking the Silence: Why Speaking Up About Trauma Has No Gender
Recently, the internet was captivated by a shocking story: a man woke up to viral photos of his wife marrying someone else in another country. In the aftermath, he took to a podcast to share his truth and detail the trauma. Dr. Kunuji explores why trauma has no gender — and why speaking up matters.
Mental WellnessThe Rise of Health Anxiety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Ever had a headache and convinced yourself it's a brain tumour? Or felt a twinge in your chest and immediately imagined the worst? You're not alone. Dr. Kunuji explores how AI-powered symptom checkers are fuelling a new wave of health anxiety.
Mental WellnessBeyond the Pink, There's the Green: Event Recap
Dear Mente Calma Community — a heartfelt recap of our Beyond the Pink event, exploring mental health conversations that go deeper than awareness months and surface-level campaigns.
Self-CareThe Radical Power of Asking Yourself: "What Do I Need Today?"
When life feels overwhelming, it's often the simplest things that slip through the cracks — eating, resting, moving your body, drinking water. Dr. Kunuji explores why asking yourself one small question can change everything.
Mental WellnessThe Secret to Getting Unstuck When Your Brain Says "Nope"
You wake up knowing exactly what you need to do. The presentation needs finishing. The gym membership is gathering dust. Your inbox is a digital wasteland. But instead of springing into action, you find yourself frozen. Here's why — and how to move.
Mental WellnessWhy Waiting to Be Ready Keeps You Stuck — and How to Move Forward
"I'll apply for that promotion once I feel more confident." "I'll start my own business after I take one more course." Sound familiar? Dr. Kunuji unpacks the psychology of waiting — and why readiness is a myth.
RelationshipsWhen Their Chaos Becomes Your Chaos: How Dysregulated People Dysregulate You
Have you ever walked into a room calm and walked out anxious — without knowing why? Dr. Kunuji explains the science of emotional contagion and how to stay grounded when the people around you are not.
Stress & BurnoutAre You in Cognitive Overload?
It's 2 PM. You have 17 browser tabs open, your phone is buzzing with notifications, and you just realised you've been nodding along to a meeting while having no idea what was actually discussed. Sound familiar? Here's what's happening in your brain.
Women's Mental HealthEveryone Is Leaning On You, But Who's Holding You?
The Psychology of Emotional Labour: Stop nourishing everyone else's needs while yours create resentment. Dr. Kunuji explores the invisible weight carried by women who hold everyone else together.
Self-CareStill Rising: A Gentle Goodbye to July
The other day, a friend told me she was stuck in traffic, running late, phone buzzing, mind racing through everything she hadn't done yet. Her instinct was to panic — but instead, she turned off the radio, rolled down the window, and breathed. A reflection on small acts of resilience.
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