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World Autism Month: Autism in Africa
by Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara - Apr 30, 2019According to Autism Speaks, a non-profit which was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright and grandparents to a child with autism, autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad range of conditions characterised... -
Women’s History Month: A Reflection on Ahfad University for Women
by Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara - Mar 26, 2019March is Women’s History Month! And this year, the 2019 theme for Women’s History Month is ‘Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence’. As the National Women’s History Alliance said: ‘For generations, women have resolved conflicts in... -
Understanding the ‘Cure’ to Mental Health in Africa
by Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara - Nov 19, 2018Growing up, every time my siblings and I would do something that would drive my parents mad, they would jokingly tell us they will end up in Tigani ElMahi. As a result, I began associating mental... -
My Journey with ADHD
by Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara - Nov 14, 2018Multiple browsers are open on the computer, and you try to read or work on each and every one of them at the same time. Can you do it? My brain has so many tabs open... -
Understanding Mental Health: Superwoman and Super Mom Syndromes
by Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara - Oct 21, 2018Mental health is a sensitive but important subject that has, in recent years, been gaining increased attention and awareness, all over the world. Yet, in many parts of the world, mental illness is still viewed as...