Inform Yourself

Online Safety

As you know, the Internet offers many benefits such as keeping in touch with friends, playing games and watching short videos. However it is important to keep in mind that the use of the Internet also brings with it a set of risks which are similar to what one could...

Family

In school I was always taught that the traditional family always had a mother, father and children living in one house. But it’s different for me and my friend; I live with my mum and he lives with his aunt. We were never told  that family structure could be...

Let’s talk about stress

I am feeling so run down. At home, my parents are constantly fighting and I often get caught in the middle of their arguments. At school, I carry my worries with me and this makes it difficult for me to concentrate during class. Exam time is coming up soon, and I’m...

Toxic Relationships

What is a toxic relationship? Any relationship that makes one or both individuals involved feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned or attacked. A toxic relationship can threaten one's emotional, psychological and/or physical well-being. Toxic relationships don’t...

Assertiveness

It’s not easy to say ‘no’ to something especially when everyone else is saying ‘yes’. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stand up for what you believe in. We are all afraid of being unpopular and of ending up with no friends because we want different things from others, or...

Hate speech

What is hate speech? Hate Speech is best described as speech that attacks, threatens, or insults a person or group on the basis of national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Hate speech goes beyond simply...

Internet Use Gaming Disorder

With the advancement of technology, games have also become increasingly complex – just take a look at virtual reality!  As games become more realistic, they also become better ways to escape the physical world. This can be fun for a while, but just like with...

Cyberbullying

What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is bullying which occurs through Information & Communication Technology (ICT). The devices used to cyberbully include mobile phones, instant messaging, chat rooms, e-mail, webcams, social networking sites and gaming sites. The...

Depression

What is ‘depression’? Depression is a mental health difficulty that affects how a person feels, thinks and acts.  It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities that used to give pleasure and may impact a person’s functioning at home and at...

Anxiety

Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking; tells you you’re wrong about everything and wakes you up at 3 AM.   Butterflies in your stomach before an important event? Worried about how you will meet a deadline? Nervous about a dental or medical...

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Me & Myself

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Me & Myself

Dealing With Others

Relationships

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