Gender stereotypes are preconceived, usually generalized views about how members of a certain gender do or should behave, or which traits they do or should have. At the heart of this particular matter lies gender roles. A gender role is described as a social role encompassing a range of behaviors
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Understanding the Layers of Self-Harm.
Self-harm is a multifaceted phenomenon that extends beyond the visible scars and wounds. It encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors, both physical and non-physical, all rooted in the desperate pursuit of relief from overwhelming emotions and distress. To truly understand and address this complex issue, it’s essential to explore the
Embracing Mental Wellness: Practical Advice from a Survivor.
There are two sides to the mental health spectrum. But first, let’s define what this spectrum is. A spectrum of experience ranges from excellent mental health at one end to debilitating symptoms or mental illness at the other. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in every 8 people in
5 Ways to De-Stress and Find Your Calm Center.
In the whirlwind of daily life, stress can feel like a constant companion. From looming deadlines to relationship challenges, financial worries to social pressures, our minds and bodies can become overwhelmed. But amidst the chaos, there is hope. By incorporating simple yet effective techniques into our lives, we can learn
MIND GROUNDING TECHNIQUES: THE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID.
Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from flashbacks, unwanted memories, and negative orchallenging emotions. These techniques may help to break the inflexible thinking loop that locks your mind into an unpleasant mental state. You can use grounding techniques to help create space from distressing feelings in
INCORPORATING MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AS A MANDATORY COMPONENT OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
Every Single Human being in this world has a body and within that body resides a very important organ that helps us control what we think, our memories, our emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and any other process you can think of that regulates our body. From an
The Suicide Prevention Run 2022
Suicide is a word we barely want to hear about or speak about. It’s one of those abominations society has long hidden under the carpet and consciously decided to ignore, as if ignorance would cure its bold existence today. According to WHO, Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the
List of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Organizations that provide mental health services.
Click on the tweet below to access the Psychiatrists, Psychologists numbers and organizations that offer mental illness services and their charges.
BACK TO THE BEGINNING.
Heart to Heart Spaces was birthed in Butabika in 2019. Its story is one of finding hope and light in a very dark space. In 2019, I walked through the gates of the private wing escorted by my cousin Jerry Malingu and big brother Darren Barasa. It was my second
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