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World Mental Health Day 2024

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The reality of mental health in Trinidad and Tobago is this; More work needs to be done. Over the past two decades, there has been a global push for mental health awareness; from the rise of many mental-health-focused organisations to governments ensuring that counsellors and social workers are present and… 

Displacement / Homelessness

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What is homelessness? Homelessness means not having a home. You don’t have to be living on the streets to be homeless – even if you have a roof over your head you can still be homeless. This may be because your home is unsuitable or you don’t have any rights… 

Abortion

  • 3 min read

What is abortion? Abortion means choosing to end a pregnancy before term.  This means that you don’t have the baby if you were pregnant. Everyone is entitled to their own views on abortion.   Causes of Abortion The following are reasons why people may have an abortion: Fear of the… 

Running Away from Home

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Who is a runaway? A runaway is a minor or a person who is under age 18, who has left the home of his or her parent or legal guardian without permission, or has been thrown out by his or her parent and is considered by the local authorities to… 

Unemployment

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What is unemployment? Unemployment occurs when a person is able and willing to work but currently is not working. The prevalence of unemployment is usually measured using the unemployment rate, which is the percentage of people who are capable of working but are not working.   How do people become… 

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