The Dangers of Early Marriage, According to Medical Experts
The practice of early marriage remains quite common in Indonesia. In fact, marriage involving children under the age of 18 is a very serious issue, as it carries various risks from multiple aspects, including health, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) states that the ideal age for marriage is […]
Know the 6 Signs Your Body Is Consuming Too Much Sugar
Sugar is beneficial for the body when consumed in appropriate amounts. However, excessive sugar intake can have harmful effects on your health. To prevent serious health problems, it is important to recognize the signs that your body is consuming too much sugar before it is too late. 1. Sugar Cravings According to Alpert, sugar can […]
Diabetes at a Young Age Can Trigger Mental Disorders
Diabetes is a disease that prevents the body from producing or effectively using insulin, a hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. Beyond causing physical complications, diabetes is also closely linked to mental health disorders, including depression. Diabetes has been found to contribute to the development of mental health disorders, particularly among patients under the […]
Misleading Myths About Suicide
Many people believe that suicidal thoughts only exist in the minds of young people. “This is one of the biggest misconceptions,” said Greg Kushnick, a psychologist specializing in anxiety and depression based in Manhattan. According to the American Association of Suicidology, 5,723 Americans aged 15 to 24 died by suicide in 2016. Meanwhile, 16,196 people […]
Feeling Alone & Lonely? Remember There Is Someone Who Is Always With You
In today’s world, it is indeed difficult to find a true friend—someone who is willing to sacrifice and stand by their friend through difficult times. Although it is easy for us to meet new people and build new connections, finding someone who is willing to walk with us through life’s hardships is truly rare. True […]
Once Labeled “Crazy” and Shackled, Anto Is Now Full of Achievements
People with mental health problems are often still labeled as “crazy.” This was once experienced by a man with bipolar disorder, Agus Sugianto, commonly known as Anto. What is the story behind his journey? Anto shared that in 1999 he experienced severe depression due to failing to achieve his dream of continuing his education at […]
Two Miraculous Helping Angels
Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. The Author of Life continued His story with a chapter that led me to understand the true meaning of grace. Day by day, my life went on, and the story written by the […]
The Twilight of Life
Twilight is the time before nightfall, a moment filled with beauty—for when twilight comes, we are allowed to witness the setting sun and feel the gentle touch of the evening breeze. So it was in my life. He allowed me to experience seasons of darkness that were still filled with beauty. Dark—because I lived in […]
God, the Creative Author
Once again, He etched something quite sharp into my life, with lines that were firm and unmistakable. Day by day, I grew like any other child—learning to walk, to speak, to jump, and to play freely.But at the age of seven, that sharp stroke became deeply real in my life, because at that very age, […]
Types of Drugs Based on Their Effects
Drugs is a term commonly used to refer to narcotics and dangerous drugs/substances.In Indonesia, another term introduced by the Ministry of Health is NAPZA, which stands for Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Addictive Substances. Drugs are defined as all substances that can affect how the human mind, emotions, and will function. Both terms—Drugs and NAPZA—refer to a […]
