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.
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.
Work can inspire or exhaust us — sometimes both in a single day. Mental Health in the Work Environment explores how workplace stress erodes focus, fuels anxiety, and silences vulnerability. It argues for open dialogue, supportive employers, and personal strategies that protect well-being — because no career should cost your peace of mind.
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.
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.
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.
Social anxiety and loneliness are deeply intertwined — one fuels the other in a quiet, painful cycle. "Social Anxiety and Loneliness" explores how fear of judgment can isolate us, and how isolation, in turn, harms our minds and bodies. Blending science with empathy, it highlights why connection is vital for survival.
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. 