This year, following the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen discussions surrounding learning loss, loss of socialisation, and risk of impacting the physical, mental and emotional growth amongst children. As a result, the need and benefits of … Read more
In light of the various queries and concerns that have come to light regarding period changes after taking the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Chiara Frendo-Balzan, our resident Gynaecologist has answered some frequently asked questions in order to … Read more
People seem to use ‘transgender’ and ‘transsexual’ interchangeably. In reality, they are not used to mean the same thing. The term ‘transgender’ encompasses various meanings and gender identities. Being such a broad term, ‘transgender’ includes people … Read more
During the past year, we were definitely more in touch with the fear of loss due to the Covid-19 death rate and unfortunately, people have lost their battle against this horrific virus. Maybe some of you, … Read more
Bullying and abuse hurt and can be draining. Sometimes, it is not easy to understand why others are hurting you, especially if you did nothing wrong. Although we tend to categorize people who bully or abuse … Read more
COVID-19 brought about several changes, including social distancing. Having to separate from the people you love is not easy and the separation from one’s parents may be one of the hardest. In fact, this is usually … Read more
Ieqaf għal ftit u staqsi lilek innifsek: “L-infedeltà tbeżżgħani?” jew “Ġieli kelli ħsibijiet ta’ dan it-tip?” Biżgħat kulħadd ikollu u hemm mitt elf ħaġa minn xiex wieħed jista’ jibża’. Uħud mill-biżgħat li nesperjenzaw f’ħajjitna huma relatati … Read more
Within the past year, it is very likely that you or someone you know has lost a loved one to COVID-19. Losses, especially those of our loved ones, may be one of life’s biggest challenges. These … Read more
Do you often find yourself thinking sentences such as “I’m not good enough”, “No one likes you”, “Of course I failed”, “I hate myself”? if so, this can cause a lot of stress to a person, … Read more
