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How to spot Racism and Microaggressions at University: Support

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Black students specifically those with darker skin are disproportionately affected by racism and microaggressions in universities. They continuously endure comments and behaviors which may leave emotional scars. These may manifest as symptoms of poor mental health. To understand racism at University a bit more read my blog Black bodies in a University setting. Microaggressions are […]

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How to cope with Grief and Loss

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Grief and loss is experienced when we lose someone who is important to us (person, pet) or something that is of value to us (relationship, job). It is normal to experience a range of feelings, thoughts, and reactions. This is what is referred to as the ‘Grieving process’ or ‘Mourning. Although grief is painful and

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Suicide on Campus: Things to Consider If a University Student You Know Appears Depressed Or Is Suicidal

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What is suicide: The act of intentionally causing one’s own death / intentionally killing oneself. Our mental health can be extremely vulnerable during university because most mental health problems develop by the age of 24. And it’s very imperative to note that suicide is not a mental health problem itself. However, it is linked with

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