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Mental Health in Africa: Influential Factors
Many countries in the world struggle with the state of mental health and mental health care. Issues that are of major concern are a lack of awareness, a need for enough professionals to meet the need, and the stigma surrounding issues of mental health, amongst others. African countries are not [...]
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Starting Therapy
Seeking support for mental health challenges for the first time can be nerve-wracking. Navigating something so crucial alone can be overwhelming. You’re contacting a stranger whom you hope can help you work through the challenges you’re facing. So where do you start? We have put together a few [...]
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5 Benefits of Journaling
Journaling is the act of writing about your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I like to call it a more “mature” diary. It is a snapshot of you and your journey. Because of this, it is important to avoid only writing about your challenges or unpleasant experiences. Many people often associa [...]
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