by Metolo Foyet The Art of the Comeback Social media comments sections are often battlegrounds for wit, where users engage in playful banter and try to outdo each other with clever responses. This back-and-forth can be highly entertaining for observers and participants alike. Navigating the Pitfalls While social media comments can be a source of …
by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …
by Metolo Foyet While much has been said about the dangers of social media—ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying—there is another side to this online world that often goes overlooked: its potential for healing. Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share ideas, and even heal. Beneath the memes, trending topics, and hashtags lies a rich …
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by Imran Bacchus We live in a fast-paced world and there are many shifts and evolutions in trends and patterns of doing things. We are seeing the lives of young people changing drastically with access to many more opportunities and resources than before. However, there can be a mental and emotional pressure upon our youths …
Mental health issues account for 45 per cent of the disease burden for 10 to 24-year-olds worldwide, but only 2 per cent of health budgets globally are devoted to mental health care
The Commonwealth Correspondents Network has launched the Commonwealth Youth Voices, a podcast to provide youth with an additional platform to share their perspectives on issues of concern.
by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The kiosk owner selling biscuits and sweets will refuse to sell to you, look down at your hand, and remind you of the wrong you’re committing. Innocently, you’ll switch the naira notes to your right hand and offer them to him. Only then will he accept them and sell the biscuits …
by Monica Islam The Corona pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns were very depressing for me as I am someone who is accustomed to going outdoors and spending some time amidst nature. I am not very addicted to social media and other technological gadgets (although they help in beating boredom and loneliness to some extent). During …
by Cody Mitchell In light of significant policy debates about the impacts of social media on young people, Australian media are reporting the findings of a new study into mental health and social media, conducted by economic research group—the e61 Institute. The new research found that young women, born from the late 1990s onwards—also known …
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A short bio of yourself My name is Best Apisit Uthakhamkong, and I am 29 years old. I hold a Bachelor of Brand Communications and a Graduate Diploma in Design, and I live in New Zealand. Currently, I serve as the Communications & Public Relations Coordinator for the New Zealand Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs …
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