Ever feel like you’re constantly running on empty? Between juggling school, activities, social media pressures, and the ever-present anxieties of growing up, it’s no wonder many teenagers today struggle with their mental health. But you’re not alone! In fact, according to the World Health Organization, one in five teenagers globally experience some form of mental health condition.
There are many schools of psychology, and each has its own point of view in the matter of suppressing feelings and emotions. Let us note at once that one way or another everyone is right and wrong at the same time. There is not one objective truth in psychology, and if one thesis helps you […]
Nurturing Minds, Fostering Success: A Guide to Mental Well-being in Higher Education In the bustling corridors of academia, where the pursuit of knowledge meets the pressures of academic rigor, students often find themselves navigating a complex landscape of challenges. Beyond the textbooks and lectures, the mental well-being of students is a crucial aspect that demands […]
Currently, many Ugandans are fighting depression at different levels. To some its because of high commodity prices, post covid struggles among others. Depression causes fatigue, loss of energy and when not addressed early, could lead to suicidal thoughts. Here are tips on how to fight depression. Be thankful for the good things in your life […]
A final year Medical student of Kampala International University Western Campus (KIU-WC); Musah Lumumba Nasoor has been honoured with the Michel Sidibe Global Leadership Award at the 20th International Conference on AIDS and STI in Africa (ICASA) that took place at Kigali, Rwanda. The event took place from 2nd to 7th December 2019. It ran under the theme: ‘AIDS […]
The above is a quote from a close friend of Nsubuga Ashiraf a final year student pursuing Bachelors of Medical Radiography at Makerere University, he was found hanging on a rope by his roommate. Today, we focus on providing you information on how one can overcome depression at campus. When you wake up in […]
Self-esteem is an individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth. It encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. In some people it is high while it can be low in others putting them in a situation of distrust and helplessness. Self-esteem means feeling good about yourself. People […]
A wide range of effective treatments is available for major depressive disorder. Medication alone and brief psychotherapy (for example cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy) alone can relieve depressive symptoms. There is also empirical support for the ability of brief psychotherapy (CBT) to prevent relapse. In children and adolescents, however, pharmacotherapy by itself is insufficient treatment. Moreover, […]