Men’s Mental Health Month: Why We Need to Talk Before It Becomes a Crisis
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and it is worth saying plainly: a lot of men are not okay. This blog reflects on silence, stigma, checking in properly, and the simple things that can help men feel less alone.
Opinion Piece, IDAHOBIT: Coming Out, Student Leadership, and the Cost of Belonging
On IDAHOBIT, I reflect on coming out as gay, the hidden weight of student leadership, and the cost of not always feeling safe to be fully myself. This piece explores homophobia, visibility, boundaries, and why no student should have to choose between leadership and authenticity.
Beyond Intelligence: Finding My True Self
In this heartfelt reflection, Shashi, a Master’s student in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Adelaide, shares his journey of learning that life is more than chasing grades, jobs, or even intelligence itself. Through mindfulness, yoga, and meditation, he found balance, resilience, and a deeper sense of what it means to be human. This blog explores the challenges of pressure and anxiety, the practices that brought calm and clarity, and the importance of blending science with spirituality to live with purpose, compassion, and awareness.