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3 REASONS SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH ARE A HIGH-RISK DEMOGRAPHIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES
Mental Health, Global Aniqa Islam Mental Health, Global Aniqa Islam

3 REASONS SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH ARE A HIGH-RISK DEMOGRAPHIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES

South African youth are exposed to many different environmental factors that put them at a greater risk for mental health struggles.  While mental health has been on the global stage for the past decade, little progress has been made in rural low-to middle-income countries (LMIC).  In these countries, there are additional factors that greatly hinder the advancement in mental health care and resources.

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World Mental Health Day: Practicing Mindful Media Consumption

World Mental Health Day: Practicing Mindful Media Consumption

At the core of every human, we desire social interaction. Companionship and connections are vital towards ensuring a positive life, and nowadays, many of our connections can be found and built online. However, it’s equally important to understand and acknowledge the harmful affects of consuming too much media, or how certain pieces of media can outwardly warp people’s perceptions of self-worth and happiness.

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This Is What It’s Like To Meet David Hogg, A Survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
Mental Health, Activism, Education Aniqa Islam Mental Health, Activism, Education Aniqa Islam

This Is What It’s Like To Meet David Hogg, A Survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

David Hogg is a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14th, 2018. Shortly after, he became an activist for gun violence and youth activism. As a writer for Nutmeg Publishing, I was initially just going to attend and cover the lecture he was giving to the student body. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was invited to the meet and greet dinner beforehand as well.

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