Mental health in the black community needs to be discussed more!
Education

Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

Unfortunately, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. There are HUGE differences in diagnosis between black people and our white counterparts. During my lecture titled Culture and Global mental health, we learnt that Trinidadians living in the UK are 5-12 times more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than our white counterparts. Wow. Diagnosis The rate of…

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Make sure you dress to impress when starting a new job.
Personal

5 Helpful Tips For Starting A New Job

Are you thinking of starting a new job? Make sure you use these tips! We have all started a new job at some time during our lives! Of course, it’s going to be nerve-wracking, but we have all been through it. You are not the first, and you will not be the last. I have been working from 16/17, and…

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I know graduation is looking different this year but you did it!
Growth

How To Destress After University

You’ve worked hard, it is time to enjoy yourself and destress! Congratulations! You have finished university. Completing university is a HUGE milestone, so soak it all in. You did it! I am proud of you! All your hard work is over for university, bye assignments. You will not be missed! Now it’s time for you to relax and destress. As…

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Personal Development Blog
Productivity

Are You Interested In Personal Development?

Is Personal Development your thing? Hey! Thanks for clicking on my blog. I hope you are well and are taking care of yourself. My name is Candice, and I own and run Confidant Candy. This blog will be dedicated to personal development, especially discussing my mental health, spirituality, lifestyle, and other experiences that have made me into the person I…

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