Introduction    Suicide is a topic that's close to my heart, because I'd contemplated about ending my life on numerous occasions in the past. Globally, suicide remains a silent crisis, affecting countless individuals and families. Despite the stigma, it’s crucial to have open conversations about it, especially because it often stems from mental health struggles that require understanding and compassion. How Prevalent is Suicide Globally? With over 700,000 people dying by suicide every year globally, this equates to one life lost every 40 seconds. ( https://www.who.int/health-topics/suicide#tab=tab_1 ) This number may be higher due to under-reporting caused by stigma surrounding suicide in many cultures.  ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate )  Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally.( https://www.who.int/news/item/17-06-2021-one-in-100-deaths-is-by-suicide ) The global suicide rate is about 9 per 100,000 people, but it va...

  Introduction   We all experience moments when we feel blue and it's perfectly normal to have those days. Whether it's due to personal struggles or the weight of the world around us, acknowledging our emotions is the first step toward healing.  In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons behind feeling blue, the importance of recognising when it may be linked to depression and how music can serve as a powerful tool for emotional recovery. Are You Feeling Blue? Are you feeling blue like me? If you are and if you don't mind listening to sad music, you might want to check out my latest music video on YouTube titled " Feeling Blue ". Or you might want to watch " Chase Away the Blues " by Timmy Abell, whose music doesn't sound as blue. Being Emotional Being someone emotional, I get affected not just by what happens to me but also by what happens to other people. Because of all the latest happenings in the US and all the injustices, I've been fee...