In our journey as human beings, we often fall into the trap of judging others based on our own perspectives. We assume that everyone should respond in the same way, regardless of age or circumstances. This mindset leads to unrealistic expectations, fostering unnecessary criticism, and forgetting that humans are emotional creatures, influenced by prejudice, pride,...
In today's fast-paced world, young people often grapple with unseen wounds. These are mental health challenges that can profoundly impact their lives. These struggles, though invisible, are as real as physical ailments and require our attention and empathy. The journey to mental wellness is not easy, but it is possible. By fostering open dialogue, providing...
A decade or so ago, not so far from the city centre, in the quiet valley of Luzira lived a man. The land was quiet but loud with the bustling Brick and sugar cane market, where traders shout over one another, haggling for the best price. His name as we knew it was Mzei Dumba....
Being mentally sound is everyone’s dream whether young or elderly as long as they understand what it is not to be mentally un-sound. To better understand this, we will draw a distinction between mental health and mental illness.Broadly speaking, mental health is the state of well- being in which an individual realises his or her...
As Uganda and the world at large struggles with the fallout of the COVID-19 global pandemic, more serious consequences have emerged on some of the most vulnerable populations. The authorUnfortunately, adolescent girls have been among the most adversely affected and for some, life has become downright dangerous. In Uganda, over 15 million learners were sent home...
Teenage pregnancy is pregnancy which occurs to a woman or rather girl who is under the age of 20. According to the Ministry of Health, 25% of Ugandan teenagers become pregnant by the age of 19. In Uganda, the factors leading to teenage pregnancy are multi faceted and these include social, individual and economic...
By Spy Uganda Kampala: Legislators this week passed a motion urging the government to rein in on the surging moral decadence in the country. The motion was moved by Dr Nsaba Buturo, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Morality on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. MPs across the divide further cited corruption and……
Daniel Ongom AzikThe media, both mainstream and social, has over the past few monthsbeen awash with stories of how several girls in many regions of Uganda have succumbed to the much loathed scourge of teenage pregnancy.This...
Diogo Eric Uganda's prison system largely recognises sex as either male or female by classifying individuals by what was biologically inscribed unto them at birth. In their 2015 publication titled ,"Who are Women prisoners? Survey...
Young people’s mental health has reached a crisis point, with cases of depression among the youth increasing significantly over the past years. Half of all mental health problems manifest by the age of 14, with 75% by the age of 24.The rising cases of suicide especially among the youth in our country raise a question...
