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Men’s mental health is a grossly underrepresented problem, both in media and in society. Statistics show a grim picture in terms of mental health issues faced by men with suicide rates of men far exceeding those of women all over the world.
Research shows that incidences of alcohol dependence and … Continue Reading
A curious “which book are you reading?” 11 years ago
A shy “we’re friends, right?” 10 years ago
A familiar “why are you like this, good god” 9 years ago
An exasperated “no, we’re not dating, Jesus” 8 years ago
A new “do you want to sit with us?” 7 … Continue Reading
It was a phone call from my aunt that broke the news about my cousin. I remember the hushed sympathy, the way the air hung heavy with a temporary gloom. The call ended, normality resumed not long after.
Young as I was, it was shocking to me how fast the … Continue Reading
“But you’ll get addicted”
No.
“If you feel better, stop taking them”
Nope.
“You don’t need pills, you need to go out more”
Not really, mom.
The stigma around mental health issues is incredibly, painfully real. Worse still, is the stigma around the treatments for them. Therapy and medication … Continue Reading
Envision this. You come home late, tired from work. The floor is spotlessly clean, just the way you left it in the morning. There are no Legos sinisterly waiting for you to step on them, no notices requiring your signature, no homework to check, no worrying about tiffins to be … Continue Reading
We live in highly politically charged times. As much as we may attempt to segregate politics from our social and personal lives, it has become an inseparable part of us. From mentioning ‘radical activist’ on dating profiles to engaging in politically fueled dinner conversations, there is a shift to reviewing … Continue Reading
The beginning of lockdown seems a whole lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Being enthused about Dalgona coffee and perfecting your sourdough starter feels like an entirely different era. The days now seem to have merged into a tangle of time and space.
Among everyone, college students are perhaps the most dissatisfied.… Continue Reading
How can we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?
Sorry, Mr. Wiz Khalifa. Can’t relate.
I’ve never been close to my family. My entire life, they’ve been, at worst, an inconvenience, and at best, the people I live with, who tolerate me and me them. I … Continue Reading
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