Carla Andrews MBE

The person sitting before me was a shadow of the dynamic leader I once knew. Mental illness had ravaged them, affecting them in body and soul. The spark was dimmed; the heavy burden of chronic struggle replaced the sharp wit. Seeing them in this vulnerable state—no longer the provider of help, but the one in desperate need of it—was a profound shock.

Rejection, from a psychological perspective, refers to the experience of being excluded, dismissed, or denied by others, leading to...

Mental health is a topic that affects everyone, yet it often remains shrouded in silence. Many people struggle with mental health issues,...