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Editor’s Note
Looking after our mental health and well-being is important at any time, but right
now, it feels more crucial than ever. The past lockdown years have been immensely
challenging to everyone. Every single one of us has been affected by COVID-19 in
some way, and the unprecedented disruption to day-to-day life, as we know it, is
taking its toll — mentally and physically. Adjusting to the new norm of wearing
masks, sanitizing and being vaccinated have not been easy lately with the anxiety
that the social media brought about the vaccine. It has been a trying time for everyone
and still a long way to go as we always ask ourselves questions such as,” will the
world ever return to normalcy or this is the new norm.”
It has been difficult to balance work and home life, as there is not a clear cut line
or distinction between work hours and time to relax, and for those working from
home and having to deal with children at the same time. Not to mention our dear
brothers and sister who are self-employed “Vanongwavha ngwavha” and live from
hand to mouth, not working meant everything stops.
One thing that has helped keep some of us motivated during this challenging time
is our mission: Providing trustworthy, accurate health news and information to help
you, our readers, live your healthiest lives. This is more important than ever. We
need to come out of this pandemic better positioned mentally.
We’ve come up with this mental health magazine to spread awareness and better
ways of dealing with mental challenges. As you will see, everyone’s mental health is
important as we discuss about things that affects our day to day activities, these are
the thigs that are with us all the times.
While uncertainty remains, we will be giving you new things to enrich your mind all
the times, so remember to follow us and subscribe to receive newsletter all the
times.
From all of us here at Mental Balance Series, stay safe and enjoy
your magazine.
Tonderai Masara, Editorial Director