One day, when I was 7 years old, my parents decided to take me to a psychologist in order to understand why I was so hyperactive and why I couldn’t concentrate well in school. After a few sessions, the psychologist told my parents that I had ADHD which stands for

“My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story.” ― Johnny Depp  Johnny Depp is not a man of many public words. He is pretty and makes quirky movies and so goes his brand. But when he noted that tattoos were his story he got me thinking for he was

The U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week and on October 10, the United Nations observed Mental Health Awareness Day through various session events. One such commemorative event was the NGO Committee on Mental Health’s session on the future directions of mental health

The U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week and on October 10, we observed mental health awareness day to raise awareness of mental health issues and make mental health a global priority. Unfortunately issues of depression and mental health are still very much

Did you know that today, September 15, marks the official beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month? There are many stereotypes of Hispanics in the United States. Did you know that back in 2001, crime, terrorism, poverty and welfare, and illegal immigration accounted for 66% of all network stories about Latinos? Do you