Breaking the Stigma: Why Men Need Support and Strategies for Dealing with Freaky Moods

Mood swings are often considered a female problem. However, men encounter mood swings just as frequently, if not more so.

Stigma and society’s expectations usually prevent men from talking about their emotions and from seeking the support they need.

This blog post will explore some strategies for men with freaky moods.

Develop a Support Network

One of the critical strategies for managing freaky moods is building a solid social support network. This includes close friends, family members, and professional counselors or therapists. It’s essential to have people you can confide in and who will listen without judgment.

Having a support system also provides a sense of validation and helps reduce feelings of isolation. This is especia…

Imgsed (Now Imginn): Navigating Instagram Anonymously

In the realm of social media, Instagram stands as one of the most popular platforms for sharing photos, videos, and stories. However, for some users, maintaining anonymity while browsing Instagram is of utmost importance. Enter Imgsed, now known as Imginn, a powerful web service that enables users to surf Instagram incognito. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the functionality, features, and significance of Imgsed, now Imginn, in the realm of anonymous Instagram browsing.

Understanding Imgsed: A Brief Introduction

Imgsed, formerly known as Imgsed, emerged as a crucial tool for users seeking to browse Instagram anonymously. Its primary function revolves around allowing users to view Instagram profiles, posts, and stories without leaving any…

Kratom tablets for Health

People use to improve their quality of life. The effects of this drug vary greatly depending on the variety and dosage. Therefore, beginners are advised to consult with sellers, experienced users and, in some cases, with a personal doctor. However, Kratom in good condition will help to solve health problems without resorting to chemical drugs.

Kratom as a medicine and food supplement

The plant was first discovered in Southeast Asia. Due to the high content of alkaloids in the leaves, they began to be used to maintain vigour and good mood instead of caffeine. Moreover, Kratom was several times more effective. Pills, tea or powder help to cope with:

Chronic fatigue;
Depression;
Pain in the muscles and back;
Bad mood;
Sleep problems;
Dependence on hard drugs or narc…

HEALTH-VIETNAM: Bird Flu Fighters Have Ducks in Their Sights

Marwaan Macan-Markar

BANGKOK, Nov 30 2007 (IPS) – As the temperature drops and another cool season approaches, attention is turning to Vietnam s duck population, suspected to have become vulnerable to the deadly avian influenza (AI) virus.
The deaths of large numbers of free-range ducks through November appears to confirm the view that they are no more silent carriers of the H5N1 virus, as was thought to be the case after the current outbreak of AI began in the winter of 2003. In the Cao Bang province, in the northern mountains of the country, 60 ducks from a flock of 82, and 12 chickens from a flock of 17, died over a five-day period, this month.

Free range ducks didn t show signs of the virus unlike chickens, which were getting infected and dying, says Jeffery Gilb…

Q&A: “Criminalisation of HIV/AIDS Will Not Help Us”

Interview with HIV/AIDS activist Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 11 2008 (IPS) – As the United Nations winds down a major two-day conference to take stock of the global response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the problem of persistent discrimination against people living with the virus has been high on the agenda.
Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga Credit: The Fig Tree

Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga Credit: The Fig Tree

This is somewhat ironic, civil society groups say, in light of the fact that HIV-positive delegates wishing to attend the meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York were themselves forced to apply f…

Seeds for Supper as Drought Intensifies in South Madagascar

Farmers are in despair at the drought crisis in Southern Madagascar, where at least 1.14 million people are food insecure. Credit: Miriam Gathigah/IPS

BEKILY, Madagascar, Jun 14 2016 (IPS) – Havasoa Philomene did not have any maize when the harvesting season kicked off at the end of May since like many in the Greater South of Madagascar, she had already boiled and eaten all her seeds due to the ongoing drought.

Here, thousands of children are living on wild cactus fruits in spite of the severe constipation that they cause, but in the face of the most severe drought witnessed yet, Malagasy people have resorted to desperate measures just to survive.

Boosting Food Security and Education in Schools in Brazil

Students eat lunch in the cafeteria of the João Caffaro Municipal School in Itaboraí, in southeastern Brazil. Schoolchildren returned to eating vegetables and drinking natural fruit juices when the school canteens and the supply of family farming products to the National School Feeding Program resumed in April this year, after an interruption brought about by the COVID pandemic. CREDIT: Mario Osava/IPS

Students eat lunch in the cafeteria of the João Caffaro Municipal School in Itaboraí, in southeastern Brazil. Schoolchildren returned to eating vegetables and drinking natural fruit juices when the school canteens and the supply of family farming products to the National School Feeding …

My Adherence My Fallacy: Stigma and Mental Health

Credit: Unsplash /Melanie Wasser

NEW YORK, May 18 2020 (IPS) – The World Health Organization (2019) states that . Annually, this represents over , more than the number of people who die in conflict and by homicide put together. Every suicide is a tragedy that has long-lasting effects on the people left behind and most cases stem from prolonged mental health issues and abuses that are not reported.

This is the story of Maria Gomez (56), an American citizen, born in Bangladesh, and of her daughter Mila Gomez (25), a mother and daughter duo, who work to raise awareness about mental health amongst young people and teens. Both are survivors of domestic abuse. Mil…