The Sadness that Can Come with Breastfeeding
byMothers often feel a pang of emptiness and frustration when they start breastfeeding; this situation has a medical term that many are unaware of and…
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COVID-19 Redefining our New Normal
byAnticipating what the world will look like after the pandemic. Everyone is in agreement that the pandemic has introduced many changes to our lives and…
Productivity Contest in Quarantine
byDelving into what this quarantine feels like and how overwhelming social media is becoming as it turns into a productivity contest affecting mental health. At…
When The Thought of Future Induces Anxiety
byExploring the youth’s mental health as a result of all the stress their community and environment puts on them. I’m approaching the end of…
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
byHow childhood fear of the dark continued into the author’s adulthood and one mode of coping with any fear in children. Most childhood fears…
Taking Sick Leave for Your Mental Health
byA look at what organizations need to do to support mental health. A few months ago, Sail dedicated a month to spreading mental health awareness…
Childhood Bully and the Long-Lasting Damage it Causes
byThough main forms of bully start and end at a young age in school, the damage it causes in the victims can last a lifetime….
Don’t Feel Guilty for Your Education
byHow can guilt elevate one’s level of academic anxiety and what are some of the solutions to combat it. A thought which I have pondered on recently…
Academic Anxiety Is Likely Why You’re Not Doing So Well In Your Studies
byWhat is academic anxiety? And how can we recognize it and begin to overcome it? Take a moment to think about how many times you’ve been…
Anxiety; The Modern Epidemic
byAnxiety is a serious problem that many of us have but don’t realize. Find out how to spot anxiety and what to do about it….
How My Panic Attacks Started, And 5 Tips To Manage Them
byHaving a panic attack is a scary experience, and it is the result of the accumulation of anxiety and stress. Here are 5 tips that…
But First, Let’s Tackle Mental Health
byWhat is mental health wellbeing, and is it for certain ages and not for others? and how can we manage it? Wellbeing research has been…
Mental Health Stigma in the UAE
byAre mental health issues prevalent in the UAE? How are they combatted? Omar Al Owais discovers. Fatima has excelled academically all her life. She graduated…
The Joy Of Admitting You’re Not Happy
byArticle in brief: The author discusses the joy she found during a short time of unhappiness. September 2014 was when it hit me; I was unhappy….
More Choices, More Problems
byArticle in brief: Many believe they are fortunate to have a wealth of options available at their fingertips, but can this abundance actually be a burden…
When Emotions Collide and How To Practise Mindfulness Meditation
byArticle in brief: The human brain is responsible for all the functions and emotions of a human being. If the brain holds all the emotions, behaviors,…
I Just Want to Do More Than Exist
byJoie de Vivre is French for “the joy of living.” It refers to the little things in life that make each and every one of…