I lost myself some time ago.  I searched in vain until I found her in my bedroom mirror. Nineteen years later.

Before Covid forced many of us into pyjamas and endless Zoom calls, I was already working remotely and had been since 2017. In fact, I ran a successful blog about it and felt confident telling people how to manage their freelance time and stay productive at home. The problem was, over time, my social skills were taking a nosedive. Back then I had no idea what working from home so often was doing to me, but slowly, it was chipping away at my confidence and my ability to be aro

Moving to a new city, country, or even continent is exhilarating—until one uncomfortable reality sets in: suddenly, your support network is a hundred miles away, and the comfort of familiar friendships around the corner is replaced by the daunting task of building new ones from scratch.

If you feel like dating is a Sisyphean task, you’re not alone. As a neurodivergent woman, I’m probably (definitely) considered an...

“What are your hobbies?” This is quite a common icebreaker when having a conversation. For quite a few years, when someone asked me that, I actually had to think about it, and didn’t quite have an answer. After all, scrolling endlessly on social media in the evenings isn’t really a hobby, is it?   As a part-time PhD student and a full-time researcher, finding new hobbies over the past 2 years has been a great way for me to unwind and find a suitable work-life balance.

When telling people that I was training for the London Marathon, most people would reply by telling me that they "could never do it". Even established runners, even people who had run half-marathons, would tell me that they could not do it, ever. And that, of course, is not true.

As Ramadan comes to an end, the scent of fresh henna (a temporary form of body art) on my hands brings back a flood of memories from...

Last weekend, I decided to watch Netflix’s new drama Adolescence. I had been apprehensive to watch it, assuming it would be another...

I am at Week 10 of my training plan for the 2025 London Marathon. My first  marathon.   I know running is good for my mental health , but...

I gamble. Not a lot, never recklessly, and certainly not in a way that keeps me up at night worrying about lost fortunes. But I do it.

Picture by Allision Saeng from Unsplash+ As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent my career advocating and advertising for evidence-based...

People have always been so fascinated by the stars , to the point where starts are tasked with determining our way of life or how the day...

Three weeks ago, I published a personal article on my difficulties with grief following the death of my parents, both in their 90s, one...

In South Korea, especially among Gen Z, the MBTI personality test isn’t just a tool for self-discovery—it’s a full-blown social...

A conversation with Edson Williams ‘I Am Enough. I am everything I need to succeed.’ This is the message on a circular red piece of paper...

When our mental health is not in a good place, it can feel scary and hopeless. Poor mental health can be brought on by a significant life...

I moved to the UK around 9 years ago for education, and recently started my PhD in neuroscience and immunology, looking at how the brain...

Interview with Dr Graziana D’Addabbo by Yuri Milaneschi You’re a couple, ‘specially when your body’s doubled. Massive Attack, Karmacoma...

People open up to me. They feel comfortable sharing some of their deepest secrets. This awareness has been with me for a while. It...

Since the emergence of social media, debates have been consistently sparked about the line drawn between moderate use and disengagement...

I have broached the issue of climate anxiety previously and was inspired by the advice that one way of addressing our fears and despair...

It is easy to walk past homeless people and ignore them, convincing ourselves they are responsible for their own demise. Post-pandemic,...

Are you dating, married, or in a relationship with someone struggling with depression? Maybe you suspect that your significant other may...

I am an MPhil (Masters of Philosophy) in Neuroscience student at the University of Cambridge, mental health advocate, and blogger. I was...

Every summer my grandmother would ask my childhood self what my favourite colour is. By the time winter rolled around, she would have...

From despair to action Spring is coming. A strong sun warms my back and burns away the morning’s frost. One of the many things I love...

Since the emergence of social media, debates have been consistently sparked about the line drawn between moderate use and a concerning...

We all have struggled with self-esteem issues at some point in our lives. Our perception of our own competence gets skewed. We start...

Feeling sad, apathetic, deflated, or irritable is not uncommon after a holiday period, especially Christmas. And of course, there are...

Another new year, another new New Year’s resolution. With every January comes a fresh new start, a new beginning, an opportunity to...