Men are dying in silence. Across the world, suicide is one of the leading killers of men and boys — not because they don’t feel pain, but because they’re taught to hide it. This post explores why men underreport depression, how stigma fuels quiet suffering, and what we can do to change it.
Work and mental health are inseparable. As a scientist living with depression, I’ve learned that discipline—not motivation—keeps me steady. Structure transforms chaos into calm, reminding me that routine isn’t restrictive but restorative. Our jobs shape our minds; the key is learning to work with, not against, ourselves.
What began as the darkest chapter of my career turned into unexpected growth. Losing a job I once loved forced me to redefine success, rediscover balance, and rebuild confidence. "Despair and Development" traces that transformation — from rejection and uncertainty to renewal, resilience, and the surprising freedom of starting again.
“How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.” ― JRR Tolkien
For over a year, I avoided sitting alone with my thoughts — drowning reflection in noise, work, and music. "Avoidance of Self Discovery" explores why silence can feel unbearable, how constant stimulation masks deeper truths, and what happens when we finally dare to listen to the chaos within.
Bullying doesn’t always end when the school bell rings. Its echoes shape confidence, relationships, and self-worth long into adulthood. "Bullying: A Victim’s Perspective and Experience" retraces my journey from ridicule and self-doubt to reflection and resilience — revealing how cruelty corrodes development, and how empathy, awareness, and kindness can begin to heal it.
We all crave control — but life rarely plays by our rules. "Fear of the Unknown" explores how anxiety about the uncontrollable can quietly dictate our choices, limit growth, and fuel self-doubt. Blending science, reflection, and personal experience, it offers strategies to unlearn fear and embrace uncertainty as a path toward purpose.
Isolation protects the body — but can quietly wound the mind. "Social Isolation and Mental Health" explores how loneliness, disconnection, and “perceived isolation” affect our well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Combining science and lived experience, it reflects on empathy, resilience, and how genuine connection can exist even from afar.
Why does winter seem to drain our mood and motivation? "The Science Behind SAD" explores the biological and psychological roots of Seasonal Affective Disorder — from melatonin and serotonin imbalance to the surprising effects of light therapy. Blending humour, science, and self-awareness, it sheds light on why darker days can dim our spirits.
Behind every lecture and research paper lies a silent struggle. "The Tale of the Academic Black Dog" exposes the hidden mental health crisis among university academics — the overworked, underpaid, and often overlooked pillars of higher education. Through data, empathy, and reflection, it calls for change in a culture built on silence.
This is mental health. 