Adapted from the Mental Health First Malawi Compilation If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. You can contact us or…
“You are like your father!” “You will end up being like your mother!” Imagine such words being hurled at someone who is trying to live his life better than how his father did. It can be quite traumatizing. This…
Fear is part of human nature. It is the response to a frightening situation be it physical, emotional or psychological. Intense and prolonged fear of certain objects, places or situations can result in the development of mental disorders like…
You talk about it when it happens. You don’t understand why someone would do it. You circulate their pictures on social media. “Nameless person took their own life”, so you say. Don’t deny it! Most of us have harboured…