Everyone needs help from time to time—even the people who seem to have everything going for them. Sometimes, it is especially the ones who do well at school/work, the ones who don’t make a fuss,… Read More »Under the Weight of Expectations
Embarking on my journey as an international student studying abroad in the USA has been a whirlwind of excitement and growth. Each morning brings the thrill of immersing myself in a new culture and connecting… Read More »My Experience as an International Student
In a world that’s gradually waking up to the importance of mental health, India’s situation serves as a reminder of the struggles many face with their mental well-being. While conversations around mental well-being have gained… Read More »Unveiling the Hidden Struggles: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in India
Navigating the Maze: Understanding Self-Social Isolation Many of us have experienced it – that pang of loneliness after a long day alone or the awkwardness of entering a crowded room. However, for some young people,… Read More »“Hikikomori and Beyond”: Navigating Social Withdrawal in a Digital Age
War has long been recognized as a catalyst for significant societal changes. From the devastation it inflicts on physical landscapes to the trauma it leaves on individuals, the effects of war reverberate long after the… Read More »From Battlefield to Society: The Lasting Impact of War on Mental Health and Human Behavior
The first time I heard the word “depression” was in my late teens, however, I had experienced it for most of my life. I grew up in an environment where nobody really talked about mental… Read More »World Mental Health Day – The Right to Mental Health Care
Cultural Identity and Multicultural Experiences Both my parents are Taiwanese and I was born and raised in Taiwan before moving to NZ for a significant period of my early adulthood after high school. I hold two passports and dual citizenship from two different continents. My nephew, 11-year-old, who has a Taiwanese mum and a British… Read More »The Ultimate International Experience: Life As Third Culture And Cross Culture Kids
“Asian Doesn’t Start With A+” In a TED talk featuring Olivia Lai’s ‘Asian Doesn’t Start with A+’ at TEDxPhillipsAcademyAndover, she shared that she had been conditioned to accept herself as nothing less than perfection. Like… Read More »Rebellion Against the Model Minority Role
At the 2017 Families in Global Transition Conference (FIGT) in The Hague, Netherlands, Ruth van Reken elaborated on the term Cross Cultural Kid . Children are often in more than one of these circles at… Read More »Cross Cultural Kids