“The essence of a woman is motherhood.”. That was the most common answer that I would hear from beauty pageant contestants every time they were asked about a woman’s essence. For some reason, this answer didn’t always sit right with me. Essence is defined as one’s core and most important qualities. Because of that, one’s […]
Fake Happy: Adolescents and the “masking” of Depression
Being an adolescent can be tough sometimes. You will go through many physical changes, peer pressure, and at times, mental health issues. This whole process plus internal challenges and psychological distress can be draining and heavy—sometimes, they can even make us feel helpless. In a report conducted by UNICEF (2021) that tackles many aspects of […]
Omicron: The New COVID19 Variant
For the past one and a half years, we’ve been in a worldwide pandemic and this has taken a toll on many aspects of our lives. The pandemic has affected our physical and mental health, social life, and education. As someone who has always loved having the option to go out and have a date […]