April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol consumption is usually initiated by recreational or social events, however, not everyone who drinks alcohol develops dependency on this substance. Quite many individuals have found that they somehow must drink larger amounts to enjoy or relax themselves. This article categorizes those individuals who become [...]
Suicide Awareness Month is a period dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention, mental health, and providing support to those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or have been affected by suicide. In many countries, Suicide Awareness Month is observed in September. During this month, various organizations, mental health [...]
October is widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the color pink is everywhere as individuals share their support for this important cause. An awareness campaign that is often in the shadows is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, which is also held in October, with purple as the [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The focus of Mental Health Awareness Month is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, promote mental health policy, and raise awareness about mental health issues. The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health, and it should be worn to help begin [...]
The holiday season is usually filled with joy, laughter, excitement, and gathering with friends and family. Yet, for some people, the holiday season can bring on the holiday blues. Some may experience loneliness, grief, stress, depression, exhaustion, and anxiety. The holiday blues is not a mental health condition, yet it [...]
The mental and mortal wounds Covid-19 inflicted on our society has been believed to exceed that caused by World War II, according to WHO’s Director-General. Antigua’s 108 square miles, with our population of about 100,000, has certainly been terrorized by the Covid-19pandemic. Seeing that the pandemic is over, and Covid-19 [...]
June is Men’s Mental Health Month. Yes – MEN have mental health too! We all have mental health – it is our emotional wellbeing. Mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety, do not discriminate. Yet, due to the stigma surrounding mental health, men are often reluctant to seek help [...]
Summer is often thought of as a time to be care-free, to take a break from school, work, or other responsibilities and simply relax, travel, or enjoy sun and fun. Yet, according to the American Physiological Society, stress can rise in the summer. The once peaceful weekends are now filled [...]
Many statistical data reports tout Antigua and Barbuda as amongst the world’s countries with the lowest suicide rates, yet one death by suicide, is one too many. The state of the mental health of the country is often called into question when there is a report of a suspected suicide. [...]
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal of this awareness campaign is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage people to prioritize their mental health and increase awareness about mental illness. An exceptional way to prioritize mental health is to focus on Emotional Intelligence. [...]
