In collaboration, our volunteers Yuri and Ibrahim explore the idea of how we can frame our identity around and beyond our mental health conditions through the book Strangers to Ourselves and Ibrahim’s own lived experience.

Texting a helpline can be nerve-wracking, and calling can feel even worse. Hearing the ringing reverberate as you wait for the receiver to pick up; feeling like you shouldn't be talking about your problems to someone you don't even know; shaking and breaking into a cold sweat as you struggle to find the right words to say.

As humans, we often seek forgiveness from others, but we often neglect the thought of forgiving ourselves. When we do not learn to forgive ourselves for our wrongdoings, we are left with feelings of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. In this article, a volunteer details her personal experience with self-forgiveness and why is it so important for our mental health journey.

You might take time off to give yourself a break or just to get away for a few days. It allows us the space and time to be on our own, and may evoke feelings of anxiety, excitement, or maybe even guilt for not being “productive” or “present”. As someone who recently took a break, Rebecca can relate to these emotions. Find out what are some of the things she learnt from taking time off.

Yuri (re) learned how to meditate and practiced it every day for two weeks. In this article, she brings us along on her journey and details what she’s learnt from this experience.

Life is full of challenges, and sometimes it can feel like we're being constantly bombarded with lemons – difficult situations that seem impossible to overcome. But it's important to remember that we have the power to choose how we react to these lemons, and one way to find peace and happiness is to practice letting go.