Thursday, April 18, 2024
Wha Gwaan

Wha Gwaan

Updates on positive developments, events and activities in the island.

    “Your illness is not your identity. Your chemistry is not your character.”- Pastor Rick Warren It is time to separate the myths from the facts regarding attending therapy sessions. Mental illness is much more common than most of us realise....

Sandals Foundation, in collaboration with the Flankers Primary and Junior High School, on Wednesday, March 31, distributed over forty well-stocked care packages to families of students of the learning institution, as part Covid-19 relief efforts and support to the...

Sandals Resorts continued to lead the tourism recovery in Jamaica when over a thousand of their most loyal guests visited the island for the annual Sandals Select Guest Reunion Week of activities. From April 5-9, Sandals® Resorts showcased their appreciation...

Throughout history, men have been the warriors, hunters, and breadwinners of society. Now imagine a warrior or a hunter in therapy. It’s hard to imagine right? A hunter would not admit to needing help or even admit to having...

    Expressing one's emotions is an essential, intrinsic human trait. To suppress a natural occurrence is abnormal. In expressing emotions, there is a release of tension, pent-up feelings and according to an interviewee, one is able to return to a...

  The culture of Jamaica often disallows for young men to be expressive in a safe, non-judgmental space where they can address the traumas they’ve faced.  These everyday guys may bury their trauma so deep that symptoms such as panic...

During my high school and sixth form experience, I have had panic attacks and social anxiety because of my examinations and situations beyond my control. Furthermore, I wasn't the only one during that time that dealt with mental illnesses...

According to a statistical report from the Ministry of Health, due to the absence of employees from the workplace because of mental health issues, the country lost over $859 million in...

As Jamaicans, we strive to achieve all things bright and beautiful. Our lifestyle is one that reflects livity and freedom; that is brand Jamaica. However, what has been severely affecting our liberating culture in recent times, is the stereotypical...

Jamaicans are notorious for their adherence to superstition and stereotypes. When these qualities are incorporated with misinformation, it can be a toxic bath of fear and isolation.  The issue of mental health is a topic that is on the rise...