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Opening the door to mental health
Phuket Life
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Health
Mental health is a universal human right. That is the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day. Observed annually on Oct 10, this day serves as a reminder for us to reflect on our own mental fitness, reach out to those who may be struggling, and open the conversation surrounding mental well-being. What community initiative will you be taking part in to promote mental health this year?
On Campus: The courage to lead
Phuket Life
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Education
Lead by example. Yes, it’s cliché, but that’s exactly how Matcha Phorn-in became a leader in her rainbow family and the indigenous communities in Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. Matcha is a Lao-Isaan ethnic minority lesbian feminist human rights defender. Because of her race, gender identity and sexual orientation, she experienced various systemic discrimination from a young age.
On Campus: The Absence of NO is not a YES
Phuket Life
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Education
Ten years ago, when Wipaphan ’Nana’ Wongsawang was 19 years old, she was sexually assaulted. She kept it to herself for two years, until one day her friend had a similar experience and confided in her about it. Together, they reported the friend’s assault to the police, but were met with indifference.
On Campus: Hope is only one call away
Phuket Life
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Education
A couple of months back, one of my Thai students confided in me about his struggle with bouts of depression. It was quite obvious ‒ at least to me ‒ that he was in a state of distress and agony; he didn’t know who to turn to or how to get help. So I did what I can to help him find the professional care and proper treatment that he desperately needed, as I am aware that depression can increase suicide risk.
