Cast down by the weight of an uncertain future and the consequences of a failing economy, 'bai lan' is the attitude and lifestyle that the many Chinese youth are …
Tag: mental health
Kill Me
A poem on mental health dynamics in our society through a personalised lens that aims to to shine a light on how it affects each generation.
My Covid Cocoon
The poet shares her journey through the pandemic – from fighting restrictions to embracing change.
Bipolar
The poet talks about living around someone who has bipolar disorder.
‘Very Frightening’ to Enter Campus Alone: Muslim Students Recount Hijab Ban’s Impact
A study published by the People's Union for Civil Liberties said that the hijab ban is widening the social divide among communities, leading to ghettoisation of education, social isolation …
Parents, Households and Mental Health
The toxicity of a family might vary from being very trivial to extremely unbearable. But the worst part is some of us don’t even realise that it’s not normal.
Bloodshed or Peace Treaty?
The poet pens down her inner vicious conflict of letting go of herself or her life, whether it would be bloodshed or a peace treaty this time.
Growing Up With Undiagnosed ADHD
I simply function differently from the people around me – a fact I now understand and accept after years of taxing confusion.
Quiet Quitting: Why Doing Less at Work Could Be Good for You – And Your Employer
The mental health benefits of quiet quitting could make you a better employee and a happier person.
She Sits on an Empty Swing
A poem delving into teenage depression and how it affects so many youngsters without being acknowledged.