Sarah Komugisha

What is Mental Health?

It is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. Mental health conditions are problems involving changes in emotion, thinking or behaviour (or a … Read more

Health Focus: What is Grief?

Whatever loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief is a natural response to loss and is a highly individual experience.  How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and how significant the loss was to you. Grief is the emotional … Read more

Health Focus – What is good mental health?

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. What is good mental health? Good mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. It means you are in a state of wellbeing where you feel good and function well in the world.  According to the World Health Organisation, good mental … Read more