Part Two – conclusion Part One appeared in the May 10 issue of Catholic News under the headline, ‘Mental health—finding good days amidst your grief’ In the wake of violence or traumatic loss, our local institutions—our schools and churches—often serve…
PART ONE The air in Trinidad and Tobago feels heavy right now. With the recent surge in violence and the staggering loss of life recorded so far this year, many persons are struggling with a grief that carries its own…
On March 8, the world will once again mark International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, has stirred some debate on the intent of the theme. At first glance, it sounds transactional, as though women’s empowerment must be justified by…
Listen up, my brother. All your life you have been told to “man up”—carry the weight of the family in the absence of a father, to provide, to protect, to never let your guard down. In Trinidad and Tobago, that…
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from February 3-9, 2025 and focuses on the theme “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”. This theme encourages children and young people to explore self-awareness and build resilience. It gives parents and teachers, whether at home…
THE EDITOR: The beginning of a new year is usually a time for reflection and the making of resolutions. The past year with all its ups and downs has taught us invaluable lessons. So much has happened, both good and bad…
Part 2 DR MARGARET NAKHID-CHATOOR IT MUST have been more than 20 years ago when I encountered Lucas (not his real name), a nine-year-old boy who was referred to our programme that we were doing in some schools on youth empowerment….
DR MARGARET NAKHID-CHATOOR HAPPY NEW you! Yes. You read correctly. At the start of this new year, consider making you and your mental health a priority. Some of you have made your physical health, your financial stability and all your…
NEW YEAR in, old year out, life will go on round and about. Many times, when life changes and unfortunate circumstances happen, we tend to focus on what we are losing, what is gone, or how things are different. Despite…
Dr. Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor Psychologist / Assistant Professor (Centre for Education UTT) and Dr. Nicha Selvon-Ramkissoon Assistant Professor (Centre for Education UTT) speak about the launch of “Affirming Methodologies” on 15th December 2022 at the UTT Tamana Campus.
