Does anyone see us? A response to Oluwaseun
Cidália finds common ground in Oluwaseun’s poem from our ‘Gradients’ issue and contemplates a path forward to save our broken healthcare system and those within it.
Fractured nursing care: in reflection
Candy reflects on Cidália’s account of nursing care from our ‘In Focus’ issue and calls for greater action to address the issues facing the nursing profession today.
Canada must rethink its regulations on caffeinated energy drinks
Ashish explores how we can reduce caffeinated energy drink consumption among young people, arguing current marketing regulations are insufficient.
Can pets help with pain management?
Emma explores whether our four-legged friends can help deal with the symptoms of chronic pain.
Could #DeleteFacebook disturb mental health?
Despite its many flaws, Bobbie Hall highlights how the communities built on Facebook can be a lifeline for disabled, mentally ill, and marginalised individuals.
An evening with Mustafa: tales of love and loss one night in London
Community and catharsis come together in Mustafa the Poet’s debut album. Sarah shares her personal reflection on his themes of grief and bereavement showcased in his live London performance in January.
All of Us Are Dead
The apocalypse bites—literally. Shveta explores the psychology of abuse and power underlying Netflix’s newest Korean drama series about high schoolers navigating a zombie outbreak.
A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships
In an increasingly online world, how do we form meaningful relationships with others and reconcile our real world and digital personas? Gianmarco probes the cautionary themes exemplified in The 1975’s third studio album.
Adapting to COVID-19 in the government
Zachary uses his experience working in US politics to reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted policymaking and changed work dynamics.
Teach us to demolish rape culture
With purpose and passion, Kaity draws attention to the failings of current educational and social systems that give rise to assaults, and the activists tackling this by bringing consent education to the forefront in Australia.
Reflecting on Reflections—an art museum programme for adults with dementia
Sujal takes us behind the scenes at the Reflections: Alzheimer’s Program run for adults suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s, at the Nasher Museum of Art in North Carolina.
In support of support groups
Leo writes about his experience with support groups and how he went from doubting their effect to fully supporting them himself.