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.
Thoughts and emotions have the potential to take over our lives. All that we do seems to be controlled by what we feel. And when these feelings are unpleasant, its easy to feel trapped and overwhelmed thus affecting performance. Students who lose focus or motivation are typically discouraged. They are often discouraged because they feel […]
It is a no brainer that being a student is not as fun as it is shown in serious movies and Hollywood films. It doesn’t matter whether you study in college or university, you will have to face stress, anxiety, and desire to leave everything behind and not to deal with this growing number of […]
With the hustle and bustle of a normal Ugandan life, several people have to deal with frustrations that culminate into stress. Prolonged periods of stress – due to money and work, for example – can inhibit the immune system and even lead to weaker bones. But there is even a harder truth to take. Most […]
Relationships are stressful, let’s be honest. They make you think, they make you angry, they make you sad, they break your heart. But let’s be honest again, what relationship isn’t stressful? Every relationship is going to have it’s fair share of arguments and misunderstandings, you just have to have the right partner who’s willing to […]
Mental health is a complex subject– it’s hard to define and difficult to grasp all the different aspects of mental health. A recent research showed that 37% of university students in Uganda are victims of mental health. However, there are some simple steps that you can take to keep your mind healthy. Check out these […]
Failing your final exams, flunking out of the school or disappointing parents with poor grades are some of the most common nightmares a student starts experiencing, with the approaching examination. The nightmares create a kind of stress-mood in the students mind thus making it harder to remember the things they have to remember. As a […]