Many people go through life with an undiagnosed mental illness for years. That was my reality for 13 years. Years of unexplained symptoms, confusion, and struggling to understand why my brain functioned the way it did. I often reached the end of myself, feeling lost in a battle I didn’t
MENTAL HEALTH
Inclusive Mental Health Services.
The Essentially of Tailoring Mental Health Support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Mental health issues and disorders have become more of a global concern currently as compared to times before. While mental health discourses in respect of access to services are still ongoing, there is extremely limited
Mental Health Digest 2025.
A collection of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Organizations and Mindfulness activity centers in Uganda. This includes their names, location, prices and contact details for easy reach. Full details and information are in the link below to download the document. We hope the above information will be of help in line with Mental
A Journey through Burnout and Healing.
This week, as I sat at my desk, I noticed an overwhelming sense of exhaustion. It wasn’t the kind of tiredness that a quick nap or cup of tea could fix. It was deeper—a heavy, all-encompassing fatigue that left me drained and unable to focus. I realized I had overextended
Mental Health Stigma: Why Awareness Needs Real Action.
Some one once asked me whether I face mental health stigma after all the advocacy I have done. I wish the more we talked about mental illness the numbers would automatically drop. Yes, we see more “Be kind you never know what someone is going through” or “Mental health is
Understanding Mental Illness vs. Mental Health Issues.
Whenever I’m invited to speak about mental health, one question comes up almost every time: What is the difference between mental illness and a mental health issue? The terms “mental illness” and “mental health issue” are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different experiences and conditions. Understanding these
UNVEILING THE INFLUENCE OF VITAMIN D IN MENTAL WELLNESS.
It comes as no shock that Vitamin D is good for physical health especially the growth and development of bones and teeth , But, did you know that it is equally essential to the well-being of your Mind? On that inquisitive note, let’s start by critically defining and sourcing out
DIGITAL DETOX AND A HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU
A digital detox is a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such assmart-phones, computers, and social media platforms. Motivations to start a digital detox include;Concern about developing addictive behavior that some identify as an Internet addiction disorder.Aiming to reduce stress and anxiety caused by
THE 2024 MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT.
Strong Minds, USAID and WHO organized an edutaining day and a half event themed, Integrating Mental Health Across all Sectors. This article summarizes the events and discussions that took place at the Summit and the resulting recommendations for specific actions to be taken to advance mental health in the workplace
Introspection: The Journey Within
Introspection, defined as the examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings, is a profound exploration of the inner self. In psychology, it relies on observing one’s mental state, while in a spiritual context; it may delve into the examination of the soul. We’ve all experienced moments of deep reflection