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As we mark the day the Maldives embraced Islam year after year, let us grow as a community that encourages mindfulness. From the values taught through Islam, let us prioritise our mental well-being and ensure that every day we are present in our experiences, thoughts, and feelings, and that we accept and support one another as a community without judgement.

We see each other every day, but how often do we know what the other person is going through? Checking in on one another, taking the time to sit down and have a chat with the people close to you is important. We don’t know how small or how big someone’s troubles might be. Yet we can be an immense help simply by ensuring that they have a shoulder to lean on.

Having a smartphone and being on all the popular social media platforms is nothing new to most teenagers. Like most people, they are constantly in touch with the world around them through their phone screens, if not more than adults. Continuously being exposed to content posted by people who appear ‘perfect’ to viewers on social media can make a teenager feel extremely insecure about themselves. Parents and guardians need to have open conversations with their teens to gently

When was the last time you felt the carefree joy of looking forward to something so small, yet so exciting in your day-to-day life? It is easy for us to get caught up in the struggles of our everyday life. Still, it is important to prioritise yourself and find a way to incorporate bubbles of joy into your busy day. When you have something to look forward to that brings you immense joy, you’re creating a reason to keep getting up and doing your best every day.

Having a strong circle of support around you to celebrate your wins, help you through difficult times and help you keep a clear mind is a treasure to hold close. As special as they are, each person needs to understand the effort they need to put in to ensure they remain a treasure to you, and not something that drains you.

We often hear the saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. Some children require a bit more guidance from, perhaps, a school counsellor or a therapist. Combining all three, a child could have 3 major wheels supporting them in their growth and progress.