Is Grief a Mental Illness?

Grief is universal — but should it ever be considered a mental illness? "Is Grief a Mental Illness?" explores the debate surrounding Pathological Grief Disorder, questioning where natural mourning ends and clinical diagnosis begins. Blending science, empathy, and reflection, it challenges the medicalization of emotion while advocating compassion, counselling, and open conversation.

A new year does not have to mean a new beginning.

A new year doesn’t have to mean starting over. Instead of erasing the past, we should use it as a guide. Our darkest moments shape who we become, teaching us resilience, self-worth, and direction. Growth isn’t about forgetting — it’s about transforming what once hurt into fuel for progress.