LONG READ It can feel sometimes that our modern world is becoming more and more divided and disconnected. Battle lines are drawn across clashing beliefs. Politicians and demagogues seem to be taking advantage of our growing distrust and anxiety to stoke up even more conflict. How did this happen? Researching the mental health legacy of... Continue Reading →
Healing from Isolation: Belonging and Mental Health Support after Covid Lockdown
For cross-cultural advocate, Yang-May Ooi, writing here about a dinner with friends at the Eastern European restaurant prompted memories of how difficult it was just a few years ago when we were all locked down during the pandemic. Restaurants, pubs and other social spaces were closed, depriving us of one of the great pleasures of... Continue Reading →