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Interview: Understanding Relapse: Katjijova Breaks Down the Hidden Stages Behind Addiction’s Return

When recovery slips: the warning signs nobody talks about Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova has urged communities to better understand what really happens when a person who has been sober for weeks, months, or even years finds themselves using again. According to Katjijova, relapse is rarely sudden — it’s a gradual slide through three overlooked but predictable stages: emotional, mental, and physical. She says the first danger zone is the emotional […]

today7 July, 2025

Health / Medical

Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

  As the year winds down, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova emphasizes the importance of reflection and seeking support in 2025. Speaking on the pressures faced during the past months, she encourages everyone to assess both achievements and challenges, suggesting self-reflection as a key step toward mental well-being in the year ahead. Katjijova urges individuals to prioritize their mental health daily, beyond awareness days, and to build realistic goals for a […]

today19 December, 2024

Health / Medical

Psychological counsellor Talks profound grief

  Psychological counsellor Marcella Katjijova spoke to our news team on the profound grief families endure in the wake of tragedies. During her recent interview, Katjijova detailed the psychological stages the affected persons often navigate when faced with the unimaginable reality of grief.  

today29 October, 2024