MNC’s Dr. Nakhid-Chatoor delivers an insightful message about suicide for the Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago, as she sits on the popular “Wellness Bench” inside the NALIS Wellness Centre. She reminds us that we should take ALL suicidal behaviours…
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…
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…
This year, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 11. Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyful and fulfilling experience, but for many women, it is also a time of emotional and psychological strain. While society celebrates mothers for the many…
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…
