After years of chaos marked by sleepless nights, racing thoughts, loss of appetite, isolation, manic episodes, suicidal thoughts, drug-fueled anxiety, and the weight of substance abuse-driven depression, I finally found my answer—Bipolar Disorder. A name for the storm that almost ruined my life and consumed the better part of my…
“If you weren’t gonna guide me, why bring me into the light?” These lyrics from Kehlani’s song The Letter resonate deeply with many individuals who have grown up without the presence of their biological fathers. For 26 years, I have never seen or heard from my father. The better part…
My Journey with Bipolar Disorder: A Story of Darkness, Light, and Hope Some days, I wake up with the sun shining in my heart, feeling light, happy, and ready to embrace the world. But other days, I don’t even want to wake up. On those days, the weight of existence…
Education is the Most Powerful Weapon, But Mental Health is the Key to Wielding It Education and Mental Health Shape Futures Education is the Most Powerful Weapon, But Mental Health is the Key to Wielding It. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”…
Mental health, Education and the Future of our Youth THE SILENT CRISIS My name is Trevor Otieno, and I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I am battling Bipolar Disorder II and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). These disorders have been my constant companions, and through them, I’ve come to understand just how…





