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…
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…
In every society there exists an unspoken psychological contract between citizens and those entrusted with authority. Power is not granted merely to govern; it is granted to protect, to shape and to serve the collective good. When that expectation begins…
“The sea knows our histories.” —Derek Walcott Walcott’s phrase suggests the sea is more than water—it is a living repository of the region’s collective memory. The Caribbean waters have long served as silent witnesses to the brutal choreography of empire….
DR MARGARET NAKHID-CHATOOR AS TT marks another African Emancipation Day on August 1, we turn our attention once more to the abolition of slavery – a defining chapter in our national identity. This day rightly honours the courage of our…
A recent discussion with a colleague led to the framing of the above title, where he opined that only people involved in the fray of politics should speak about this topical issue. In other words, stay in your corner! What…
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…
MNC’s very own Dr. Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor spoke on Trinidad and Tobago’s Mental Health Status during a Facebook Live with the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ). Some important gems were shared during this important conversation. Watch the video now using the…
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….
Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst Caribbean youth between the ages of 15 and 25. In 2017, almost one in seven adolescent students in Trinidad and Tobago had attempted suicide. In the rest of the population, the…
