mental-health
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Lose Yourself in a Book: Reading as Therapy
We often hear the phrase ‘Lose yourself in a book.’, but bibliotherapy is a very real…
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The Pressure to “Have It All”: Navigating Ambition, Burnout, and Self-Worth.
There’s a quiet heaviness that often settles in the hearts of dreamers—the ones who dare to…
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Facing Your Feelings – The Journey of Acceptance
the journey of acceptance can be a tough one to acknowledge, let alone embark on. However,…
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Your Appearance Does Not Denote Your Worth
My physical appearance has been the subject of unpleasant comments for most of my life. Sadly,…
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Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Health Issues: A Personal Perspective
As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I understand firsthand the importance of having…
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The Role of Unhealthy Masculinity in Shaping the Behaviours of Traumatised Black Boys
The world has expectations of black boys before they take their first breath. Society demands resilience,…
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Accepting the Journey: Building Strength After Acknowledging Mental Health Issues
When I first acknowledged my mental health issues, I felt a mix of emotions – relief,…
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Things Therapy Did for Me That I Couldn’t Do for Myself
For over 10 years, I lived with undiagnosed anxiety. But everything changed after the passing of…
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no one can hate me better than i can
Despite what the popular idiom says about sticks, stones and words, words can and do cause…