More and more people are becoming familiar to what it is like to live with anxiety. In many ways, anxiety protects us from danger or harmful situations. However, when not contained, it can prevent us from functioning well and from … Read more
Joining the More Party in 2019!
Happy New Year! We have probably said this greeting so many times in the last few weeks. But how many times have we stopped to reflect about what it actually means? At face value, its meaning is obvious – I … Read more
Working within a Multidisciplinary Team
Nowadays, we often hear that working within a team is an essential requirement in the workplace. Sometimes, during an interview you are asked whether you prefer working independently or within a team. Although being able to work independently can be … Read more
The Therapeutic Effect of Pets
For those of us who have pets, we know well how much joy and fulfilment a pet can bring into your life. There are several benefits associated with having a pet and which are known to improve physical and mental … Read more
Just talk – how to master the art of small talk
No doubt, talking is better than silence. Especially if you do not want to settle for a wallflower at a party. But if you open your mouth, you run the risk of talking to someone who tells you his whole … Read more
Taking drugs for your mental health: the myths and the facts
1 out of every 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime. A significant number of these people take psychiatric medication to deal with their condition. However, due to the stigma associated with taking … Read more
Vaccines and autism; Why it’s worth a shot.
You may have heard this common myth circling around at birthday parties or mummy groups on Facebook that goes something along the lines of ‘vaccines are dangerous and cause autism’. I am going to explain to you, using research-based evidence, … Read more
Growing after a trauma
Traumatic experiences are a part of our lives, whether we want it or not. Since there is no unified definition of traumatic experience, it is hard to tell how many people undergo them during their lifetime.
Traumatic growth, although associated … Read more
FOMO – The fear of missing out
FOMO is one of those countless Internet acronyms and stands for “Fear of missing out”. But what does that mean and what do we have to worry about?
Some publicists are currently trying to sell us FOMO as a new … Read more
Why collude with the christmas stress?
Ah Christmas what a time of year! For some it’s filled with joy and laughter, for some it’s filled with some negative feeling states due to previous negative experiences which might have arisen around that time. Nonetheless the Christmas period … Read more