Spreading the word about mental health one day at a time. As the majority of us are at home, it can have an impact on our mental health even if we are aware of it or not. Mental Health Awareness Week took place 18-24 May 2020 which has inspired me to write this blog post. Although I consider myself to…
Do you struggle to remain calm during interviews? During the first week of August 2019, I’ve had four interviews. Monday to Thursday. It has been a nerve wreaking week, to say the least, but we have made it! In order to keep your stress levels, it is best to keep these tips in mind when attending an interview: 1) Aim…
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…
