mental health
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Suicide Note: Take 1
I once read that suicide does not end the pain, it just passes it onto someone new. Truthfully, I cannot tell you where I found this – must have been […] More
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Reporters, take charge of how much violence you’re exposed to for your mental health.
Dear reporters, take charge of how much violence you’re exposed to [I know most of it is out of your control] but please do it for you, those you love […] More
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WHEN LOVE DIES LIFE CONTINUES, BUT LIFE WITHOUT LOVE IS NOT WORTHY LIVING – PART 1
In the beginning, you live knowing you are going to find the love of your life someday. But when you let go for whatever reason, Life is so empty no […] More
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CAN YOU RELATE?
It’s a bright sunny morning, God blesses us with yet another day on earth. He gets out of bed fresh for another battle, to stay alive. As he heads to […] More
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LONELINESS: WE PRIVATELY BLEED AND CRY
They say, and I agree, that many of us are lonely regardless of the surrounding people, be it family or love relations. But this is a conversation many are unwilling […] More
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MOVE THE GROOVE
Hola, It’s been one hell of a weekend; the Pope was laid to rest (RIP), Liverpool carried the Premier League cup (I’m still celebrating), and opposition parties in Uganda are […] More
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My most important lesson from four months of depression.
The last four months have been hellish for me. I quit on the best job I ever had and withdrew from most of life — including my writing. On some […] More
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Dear Bingo
My darling Bingo, Writing to you feels like digging at a wound that hasn’t fully healed… You always found my attempt at metaphors amusing. You said it made me sound […] More
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Cold inside
Found this piece I had written in 2008. Oh how far I have come from my personal demons and depression Friday evening… am at my work desk…with a sore throat […] More
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Can Our Men Be More Than Strong? A Ugandan Reflection on the Comprehensive Man
Boys are often taught to “toughen up” in order to be strong in the sense that society defines it, to avoid being overly emotional. He is made fun of if […] More
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MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
June is Men’s Mental health month and let’s talk about this in the film industry. The film industry is often associated with glamour, red carpets, awards, and public recognition. Audiences […] More
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When Mothers Return, Work Must Change — the FutureReady Caregivers Lab (7 March 2026)
Returning to work after having a child is not a minor personal adjustment. It exposes structural gaps in how workplaces and skilling programs treat care, mental wellbeing, and the realities […] More
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Why is This Apartment so Cold?
Bethany’s eyes flew open. 6:30 a.m. Time to get up. She hated mornings. Not because of the waking, but because she never woke up like other people. No yawns, no […] More
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Beyond Awareness: Securing Justice for People who have Bipolar Disorders
By Daniel Sentamu (PERSPECTIVE of lived experience) As we observe World Bipolar Day 2026, it is time to shift the conversation. While awareness is vital, awareness without the protection of […] More
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Personal Boundaries- What keeps me mentally sane
I don’t pick calls on Sundays. I do not accept calls on Sunday even if scheduled, regardless of what the opportunity may be. I don’t pick calls on weekdays before […] More
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Dealing with social media for a stress-free life
In order to live a stress-free life, if you see a post on social media that infuriates you, rather than arguing and insulting the poster, it’s best you just scroll […] More
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The “fuss” about mental health
I made a Google search asking: “What is all the fuss about mental health these days?” I did this so to see what general information would exist for someone who […] More
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Dear Men, it's time to stop dying in silence and start speaking up, you are not as strong as you think!!
Dear Men, it’s time to stop dying in silence and start speaking up, you are not as strong as you think!! I wake up everyday to see beautiful articles about […] More
