Dr. Mara Mberira on the link between our thoughts and mental well-being
August 12, 2025
Author Morna Ikosa writes that recent reports show that Namibia has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa. While financial distress is often cited as a leading cause, the real story runs deeper into our minds, our thought patterns, and how we process life’s challenges.
She notes that experts like Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Joe Dispenza point out that the vast majority of our daily thoughts are repetitive and alarmingly, most are negative. This toxic thinking can shape our mental, physical, and emotional health in profound ways. But here’s the hope: our brains can be rewired. We can learn to replace destructive thoughts with constructive ones, and reclaim a healthier mindset.
Joining us now to unpack this is Dr. Mara Mberira, clinical psychologist, to talk about the link between our thought life and mental well-being and how we can start building healthier mental habits.
