Stories By Sherina Poyyail
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Well-Being
Four People, Four Unique Lessons from Self-Isolation
August 22, 2020From self-discipline to recognizing the need to slow down, the lockdown has forced many to relook...
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Culture
The Reluctant Return: Young Indians Are Moving Back Home Because of COVID-19
August 20, 2020Before COVID-19, this was the first generation of middle-class Indians who could enjoy the pleasures of...
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Health
These TikTok Creators are Using the Platform to Change the Narrative Around Eating Disorders
August 19, 2020Sharing their stories has helped these content creators build a community for those who are battling...
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Health
Despite Policies, Content Around Eating Disorders Continues to Plague Social Media Platforms
June 29, 2020On most platforms, filters to mask eating disorder-related content are easy to bypass.
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Mental Health
Artists Reflect on Staying Creative and Finding Inspiration in COVID-19 Lockdown
June 12, 2020Creative slumps and spurts of inspiration, artists are looking inward as the world around them closes...
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Special Needs
Twitter Draws Criticism From the Deaf Community Over Inaccessible New Voice Tweet Feature
June 19, 2020For those with hearing impairments, voice tweets are inaccessible without transcriptions to support them.
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Mental Health
A Double Edged Sword: How the Pandemic Is Affecting Freelancers
June 17, 2020Financial instability is a concern for some freelancers who have seen a decrease in their workload...
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Special Needs
Black and Disabled: How Racial Discrimination Is Amplified by Ableism
June 8, 2020Facing the compound discrimination of ableism and racism, black disabled people reflect on how system injustice...
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Culture
Why Some Young Indians Are Reconsidering Parenthood After COVID-19
May 29, 2020The pandemic has aggravated mental health challenges and financial difficulties causing people to reconsider or delay...
