I recently read that mental health issues are generally not discussed in Asian communities; I believe that to be true. When I was a teenager, I suffered from bullying and racism and had low self-esteem, but I was also a fighter and would stand up to anybody who tried to put me down. I didn’t… Read More
If you regularly watch the EastEnders, then you will be familiar with the Stacey, who is played by actress Lacey Turner. According to the storyline in early 2016 Stacey had been suffering from postpartum psychosis since she gave birth. But what exactly is postpartum psychosis? To start with, it has nothing to do with postnatal… Read More
During pregnancy, you tend to focus on the growth of your baby and the impending birth rather than something like postnatal depression. There is something really important that you need to start thinking about in terms of what you can do and who you can draw on for support after you’ve had your beautiful baby.… Read More
Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences that a woman can have in her life. Women who have had the privilege of carrying and bearing children understand this completely. The ability to conceive a and carry a child as it develops into a fully functioning individual is one of life’s greatest miracles. For all… Read More
Keeping yourself physically and emotionally healthy during pregnancy is monumental to aiding in the growth and development of your unborn child. Pregnant women can and should exercise in moderation unless there are health factors or risks that prevent them from participating in a fitness program. Any fitness program should consist of intervals of no more than… Read More
Mala Thapar’s eldest son was two years old when he was diagnosed with Autism and both her and her husband knew nothing about Autism and during the diagnosis; a panel of three advised them to do their own research after handing a leaflet. Autism, more formally referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), are conditions… Read More
There are an estimated 700,000 people in the UK who have autism, and this affects about 2.8 million people every day including families and carers of people with autism. Autism is formally referred to as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is a condition where individuals struggle with social relationships and communication. According to statistics, 70%… Read More
On January 28, 1951, my dad was performing with a trio at a dinner club in Akron, OH. That night, while surveying the dance floor from his spot on the bandstand my dad saw my mom for the first time. Within 5 minutes time he set down his accordion and asked her to dance. That… Read More
A year ago today it emerged that the much-loved actor and comic Robin Williams had died in an apparent suicide after a long battle with severe depression. He’s not the only person who has struggled with the illness. One in ten of us will experience depression at some point in our lives. Depression affects people of all… Read More
Kabul, Afghanistan – At the The Afghan Women Skills Development Centre (AWSDC) shelter in Kabul, Maryam, Shokufa, Malae, and Asifa make ends meet behind locked doors. The AWSDC, a non-governmental organisation, helps severely traumatised girls and women who are victims of forced prostitution, domestic violence, and child marriages. These women are hidden behind guarded walls and protected… Read More
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