Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri

I’m celebrating Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri today. She is popularly referred to as “The Celebrity Shrink”. An outstanding woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A multiple award-winning Mental Health Physician & Advocate.

Dr Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri is the Medical Director and Psychiatrist – In – Chief at Pinnacle Medical Services, Nigeria’s leading and foremost Psychology and Mental health clinic. She is the founder of Pinnacle Health Radio. Also, the founder of “Pinnacle Medicals  Speakout Initiative” which is geared towards creating awareness on psychological and mental health related problems in Nigeria and beyond. As a forerunner in the practice of mental health, Neurofeedback/Biofeedback therapy and other novel therapy techniques in Nigeria, she continues to be the most sought after psychiatrist and psychotherapist in Nigeria.

Dr Maymunah is a trained and certified Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist from Albert Ellis Institute, New York, and Beck’s Institute for Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Philadelphia, USA. Her knowledge in the field of psychiatry and psychology also provides her a sound foundation for her teaching practice. She facilitates “School Based Psychological and Mental Health Programmes” in primary/secondary schools in Nigeria as part of her community mental health advocacy activities. She is also involved in “Counselling Skills Training in Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health” and Drug Free Clubs secondary schools and universities.

“The empowered woman is powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond description”- Steve Maraboli

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