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. [...]
Returning to school after the summer break can be an exciting time for students. There is the excitement of being in a new grade, learning new subjects, playing sports or participating in the arts, meeting new teachers, and making new friends. Yet, returning to school can also be stressful; a [...]
Back-to-School can be a time of excitement for students. They are entering new classes, getting to know new teachers, and often making new friends. There is often hope of a fresh start and a safe, positive school climate. However, the new school year can also bring some anxiety for students [...]
