
using our words to reflect on society
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Meet our scribes
Timi Olaitan
Jade Loricia
Felicity Edward- Olaniyi
Glory ‘Glo’ Ebengo
Ayo Ogundeyi
Lovita Owusu-Mensah
To kick off this series, I had the privilege of speaking with Kay, a university student who navigates life with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Our conversation delved into his journey, challenges, and triumphs while pursuing higher education
Tolu was diagnosed with Sickle Cell anaemia at birth. Tolu’s parents were both told they were AA when tested in Nigeria and discovered that they were in fact AS when they came to the UK so Tolu is SS. Her interests include photography, creating things and reading.
Step into the mesmerising world of Amaarae, where music transcends boundaries and emotions run wild. Picture yourself in a dimly lit venue, anticipation buzzing in the air as the stage comes to life. Amaarae emerges in a striking red latex ensemble, accompanied by her dynamic live band—a guitarist and drummer poised to ignite the night.
Many have different pathways into catastrophising, but the root is always buried in childhood experiences (when is it never). The action is a common symptom of anxiety and depression, but is not, on its own diagnosed as a mental health problem.
A shared memory amongst young people have beeninstances where their child-like errors were perceived as catastrophic mistakes to their parents, teachers, or care givers,unable to process their personal emotional responses, and failing to acknowledge the child’s underdeveloped neuro capacity…