Tips on How to Stop Questioning Your Existence in Today’s Fast-Paced World
By Shabina Balachandran (Student, Brickfields Asia College) I bet sometimes you wish you could freeze time, just so you can take a breather and get your bearings straight. We’ve all been there. What if I told you that...
Peer Pressure & Its Effects On Mental Health
By Danish Egamparan (BAC Apprentice) When we were young, we always had guidance. Whether it was our parents, grandparents, or other elders, they were always there showing us the way, what is right and what is wrong. Now,...
Behind Teen Depression: The Warning Signs
Prolonged unhappiness. Sudden outbursts of anger. Unexplainable irritability and frustration. Feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Above are just some of the many symptoms of a much bigger problem – DEPRESSION. Teenage life is one that is meant to be full of energy...
Symptoms of Depression
The term depression refers to a mood disorder that invokes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in most things. Depression is more than just your weekly Monday blues. Many people think that it is just a...
Detecting and Treating Depression in Primary Care
On the 5th of August 2021, the ReachOut initiative hosted an online event to discuss Detecting and Treating Depression in Primary Care. The emcee of the night, Sharveena Daniel, started off the session with a brief introduction of the National...