Wellnest Caribbean

02/12/2025

Domestic violence isn’t just physical.
It’s control. It’s fear. It’s manipulation. And it can take many forms : physical, emotional, financial, or sexual. These experiences deeply impact mental health and create patterns of anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-doubt, and loss of identity.

As we recognise the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Nov 25–Dec 10), it’s important to raise awareness, support survivors, and challenge the silence that keeps abuse hidden.

Many ask, “Why don’t survivors just leave?”
Because it’s not that simple. Abuse creates a complex psychological and emotional trap, and leaving can be one of the most dangerous moments. Survivors need safety, support, and understanding - not judgment.

Healing starts with:
✨ Safety
✨ Professional support
✨ Community resources
✨ Therapy to rebuild identity and self-trust
✨ Support groups that remind you you’re not alone

Recovery isn’t about forgetting, it’s about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your sense of self.
And with the right support, healing is absolutely possible.

If you or someone you know needs help, please contact:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-SAVE
📞 Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 624-0402
📞 Gender-Based Violence Unit TTPS: 999
📞 R**e Crisis Hotline: 622-7273

You deserve safety. You deserve peace. You deserve to heal.
Reach out. Support is available.

20/11/2025

🌍 International Children’s Day 2025
Every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and feel safe.

In this video, Clinical Psychologist and Child Protection Specialist Vandana Siew Sankar-Ali breaks down how childhood experiences shape lifelong mental health. From adversity to resilience, she explains how early stress can impact the developing brain… and how simple, consistent habits from adults can help children heal, grow, and flourish.

✨ Small daily actions make a big difference:
✔️ Be present and connect
✔️ Model calm and emotional regulation
✔️ Encourage responsibility and problem-solving
✔️ Celebrate effort, not just outcomes
✔️ Balance guidance with praise and affirmation

Your words become a child’s inner voice.
Your presence becomes their sense of safety.
Your support becomes their foundation for life.

💛 Today, let’s commit to raising healthier, happier, more resilient children.

19/11/2025

Men’s Mental Health Matters and talking about it is a sign of strength.

Far too many men grow up hearing messages like “man up,” “push through,” or “don’t show weakness.”
But here’s the truth: silence doesn’t make you stronger - honesty does.

When stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout go unspoken, they don’t disappear. They build. They affect your relationships, your sleep, your health, your work, and the way you see yourself.
And yet, so many men feel alone in the struggle.

At Wellnest Caribbean, we want to change that narrative.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.
It’s normal to need support.
It’s normal to talk about what’s going on in your head and heart.

You don’t have to wait for things to “get really bad” before reaching out.
You don’t have to carry everything by yourself.
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay when you’re not.

Real strength is recognising when you need help and taking that first step.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, low mood, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or you’re simply not feeling like yourself, you deserve care.
You deserve space to talk.
You deserve support that meets you where you are.

📞 If you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen. Reach out to Wellnest Caribbean at 746-3769 or send us a message to book a confidential session.
You’re not alone and you don’t have to face this alone.

17/11/2025

📱 Always online… but feeling burnt out?
In a world where we’re constantly scrolling, checking, replying, and refreshing, our minds rarely get a chance to rest.

In this video, Dr. Ramoutar breaks down how digital overload affects your mood, focus, and overall mental health and what you can do to reset.

🧠 Your brain wasn’t built for 24/7 connectivity.
🌿 Let’s talk about balance, boundaries, and breathing room.

11/11/2025

Our Managing Director was recently asked to provide an expert opinion on the developments regarding VISA eligibility. Here is an excerpt from the article.

Wellnest Caribbean Mental Health Specialists Ltd managing director Dr Rishi Ramoutar, in an e-mail response to questions from Newsday, said linking visa eligibility to health conditions, including mental health, is a complex issue that needs to be approached with sensitivity and balance.
“While governments have a responsibility to protect public health and ensure that incoming residents can access appropriate care, it’s equally important that such policies do not unintentionally reinforce stigma or discrimination.”
He said mental health conditions were common and varied widely in severity.
Many individuals living with these conditions lead stable, productive lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities. A diagnosis alone should not be seen as a barrier to opportunity.
“Ultimately, health-based immigration policies should be guided by fairness, compassion, and evidence while recognising both the practical realities of public health and the dignity of individuals living with chronic or mental health conditions.”

APPLICANTS for US residency visas and green cards who have co-morbidities may find it tougher to get approval, following a US State Department directive to embassies around the world to screen people with health complications.

03/11/2025

November is Men’s Health Month and this year, we’re focusing on what’s often left unspoken: men’s mental health.

Too many men suffer in silence, believing they have to “tough it out.”
But silence isn’t strength, self-awareness is.

This month, Wellnest Caribbean is helping men across Trinidad & Tobago take that first step toward better emotional and mental wellbeing.

Because real strength isn’t about never breaking down , it’s about knowing when to reach out.

👊 Stronger Men. Stronger Minds.

📞 Call or WhatsApp 746-3769 to book a confidential session today.

29/10/2025

Feeling exhausted, detached, or like you’re running on empty?
It might not just be stress , it could be burnout.

Burnout creeps in quietly… until you feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities that no longer bring meaning or joy.

But healing starts with awareness — and small, intentional changes:
💧 Take micro-breaks
🧘 Redefine rest
🚫 Say no (without guilt)
💭 Check in with yourself
🌬️ Breathe

You’re human. You’re allowed to pause, rest, and reset.
✨ Start today, your wellbeing depends on it.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or whatsapp 746-3769.

26/10/2025

If you’ve been snapping easily or feeling the need to control everything, it might be anxiety.

For support call or WhatsApp 746-3769.

20/10/2025

✨ Happy Divali from Wellnest Caribbean ✨

As the lights of Divali shine across Trinidad and Tobago, may they also remind us of the power of inner light, hope, clarity, and renewal. 🌼

Just as we clear away darkness with light, we can nurture our minds by releasing stress, embracing compassion, and reconnecting with peace within.

🪔 Wishing you a safe, joyful, and mentally bright Divali.

12/10/2025

Many capable, driven people live with hidden anxiety. If your mind never rests, even when life seems perfect, it might be time to talk.

📞 Call or WhatsApp 746-3769 to book a confidential session with a psychiatrist who understands.

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚
At Wellnest Caribbean, we pause today to remind our community that mental health is just as important as physical health. This year, and every year, we continue to advocate for compassion, connection, and access to care for all.

Mental health challenges don’t always look the same, they can appear as burnout from overworking, anxiety about the future, or the quiet heaviness of depression. Some days it’s about surviving, other days it’s about thriving. Wherever you are on that spectrum, know that you are not alone.

Taking care of your mind can mean something as small as pausing to breathe, talking to someone you trust, or finally reaching out for professional help. Healing isn’t linear, and there’s no shame in needing support.

Today, let’s check in with ourselves and with each other. Let’s create spaces where it’s safe to talk about how we feel without fear, judgment, or stigma. Because when we care for our minds, we strengthen our communities.

✨ Your mental health matters.
If you or someone you know could benefit from speaking with a mental health professional, we’re here to listen and help.

📞 Call or WhatsApp Wellnest Caribbean at (868) 746-3769 to book a confidential appointment.
Together, let’s make mental health a priority, not just today, but every day. 💚