Mental Health
Grief and Loss: How to Cope With Emotional Pain
Grief is the emotional and physical process of adjusting to a significant loss. You may also hear it described as heartache, …
Medical Author
Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Neurologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. James Okafor holds an MD and PhD in Neurological Sciences from McGill University. With 12 years of experience in clinical neurology and mental health research, he has contributed to landmark studies on depression, anxiety, and cognitive health. Dr. Okafor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and serves on the editorial board of two peer-reviewed journals.
Articles by Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Mental Health
Depression Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk
The first step in depression prevention is knowing what puts you at higher risk. Some factors you can change, and some you cannot.
Mental Health
Winter Depression: How to Manage SAD Symptoms in Canada
Winter depression, or seasonal affective disorder, is a type of depression tied to the changing seasons.
Mental Health
Depression Help: What to Do When You Feel Depressed
If you are reading this article, you may already suspect that you are dealing with depression.
Neurological Disorders
Migraine Alternative Treatments: Natural Relief Guide
Living with migraines can be exhausting and disruptive. The good news is that migraine alternative treatments offer real, …
Neurological Disorders
Migraines in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A migraine is a moderate to severe headache that tends to come back regularly. In children, migraines typically occur 2 to 4 times …
Neurological Disorders
Migraines: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
A migraine is more than just a bad headache. It is a neurological condition that causes severe, throbbing head pain — usually on …
Neurological Disorders
Migraines: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A migraine is a neurological condition that causes severe, often throbbing head pain. It is not simply a “bad headache.” Migraines …
Neurological Disorders
Menstrual Migraines: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The key driver is a drop in estrogen levels. This drop happens naturally just as menstrual bleeding begins.
Neurological Disorders
Migraines: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Migraines are a common, often inherited neurological condition. They tend to begin in childhood or adolescence and may become less …