The Mind Talk

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the mind talk

Personal Stories

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When you think of emotional wellbeing and popular modalities of expressing and releasing one’s emotions, what is the first thing that comes …

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In a world that often feels overwhelming, I found myself trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and depression. The weight of …

Many perceive the seafaring profession as a challenging career path. As a deck cadet serving on my first merchant ship for nearly …

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Tuesday 4th Jan 2022 was the first time that I admitted something was wrong. Feelings of being overwhelmed, overwrought, panicked (with no …

Facing challenges with compassion and gratitude. Standing resilient.

Disruption can either empower us or haunt us. The personal impact of unexpected life events depends on the meaning we choose to …

Intersectionality: two heads depicting LGBTQ+ and mental health disorder in watercolour

As a non-binary, bipolar lesbian in Hong Kong, I’ve had a unique experience within these two communities. I self-identified as a lesbian …