4 Lessons I have learnt from times of Mental Health crisis

Before I start delving deeper, little disclaimer here. I am not a Mental Health professional nor do I claim that I hold the universal truth here. MH is a complex and nuanced topic. We're of course talking about highly individual and personal experiences. 1. Yes, others might have it worse than you.. but this does…

Trauma through the intersectional lens: Why we are all not equal in the face of it.

Defining trauma as a highly individual experience When we think about trauma, experiences like sexual assault or surviving a war often come to mind. These experiences are undoubtedly highly traumatic and can lead to severe PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). How do you define trauma? A traumatic event is an event which threatens an individual's…