Pamela Natasha BugembeOftentimes, our understanding of PTSD trickles down from War movies. And although these often provide insight, we do not get a full visual on the condition which then affects how we perceive and understand it. And one key factor
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good reminder to focus on the importance of mental health and its impact on our well-being. This particular month sheds light and was created as a way to educate the public about mental
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeQ: First Off, what is a Learning Disability? A learning disability is a neurological condition that affects an individual's ability to acquire, process, and use information effectively. These disabilities can impact skills such as reading, writing, math, reasoning, and
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Gabrielle Mirembe PearlWhat is self-harm? Self-harm is a phenomena where someone will intentionally cause bodily harm to themselves. This is usually in a bid to deal with difficult feelings.Most people who self –harm do it as a way to express feelings
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Rita AumaMany 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
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeThe 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
Read MoreRita AumaA 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. MENTAL HEALTH
Read MoreRita AumaThis 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
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeSome 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
Read MoreRita AumaWhenever 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,
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