In this episode, I speak with a UChicago graduate from Rwanda. Our overall theme revolves around maintaining peace in the midst of turmoil and anxiety, more so now as we experience the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss our coping mechanisms and she leaves us with a hopeful guiding principle, ‘nta mvura idahita’, a Rwandan proverb which acknowledges the burdens of life but promises brighter days ahead. Enjoy!&nbsp;
 
Some tidbits:&nbsp;
*New email: drainedpod@gmail.com (Feel free to share thoughts and feedback)&nbsp;
*Olivier's medium: https://medium.com/@YoursOllie&nbsp;
*Great article: "Experts explain how to manage mental wellness during COVID-19": https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/covid-19-mental-health/

Psychology and Mental Wellness

Drained is a podcast for African students to discuss mental health issues. Halle Rubera interviews African students, like herself, who left their countries to pursue college degrees in the US. Each episode touches upon different triggers to our mental wellness and successive coping mechanisms. Thank you for joining me on this podcasting journey!