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Breaking the cycle of generational trauma

Generational trauma happens when parents pass their trauma to their children, affecting multiple generations emotionally. If these family patterns aren't changed, they continue to persist.

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Unpacking mental health myths

"People with mental health conditions are unable to perform professionally. Therapy is for people whose lives are falling apart. Struggling with mental health issues means you are weak."

Despite increased mental health awareness, such statements remain all too common. How can we foster a culture of deeper mental health literacy? And why should such literacy be a company's imperative?

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ADHD in adults: Can a struggle also be a superpower?

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Does the term bring to mind an image of a hyperactive child who can’t sit still? Society misunderstands so much about ADHD. While the condition can cause struggles, it has its upsides. We speak to adults with ADHD who have harnessed ADHD by turning it into their strength in the workplace — while managing its downsides with hacks and coping strategies.

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#ifeelyoubro: Don’t suffer in silence

There seems to be this mindset that men are mentally stronger than women. That they can cope more. That they should cope better. But this is wrong. Mental health does not discriminate, and when it does strike, it can be completely overwhelming.

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