Climate change and overpopulation not only have physical implications for Malta but also significant impacts on mental health. The heatwave and frequent power cuts experienced this summer exacerbate stress and anxiety among the population. The rising sea levels, extreme weather
The Love Island Frenzy: Why the Obsession with Reality TV?
Love island was already a popular show being aired internationally. Nevertheless, this year Love island came to Malta. Having local participants on this new local broadcast sparked up a lot of conversation and in fact was the topic of choice
Nourishing Your Brain with 8 Healthy Snacks
Eating food which helps nourish your brain will allow you to improve your ability to carry out mental tasks for a longer period of time. In addition to this, your brain is the pivotal centre of your body which helps
Empowering Children to Power the World | Workshop
In the first in a series of workshops hosted by ‘We’re the new superheroes’ team, a workshop was held on ‘Empowering children to power the world’. The speaker during this workshop was Mr. Matthew Bartolo a counselor and founder of
10 Nutritional Foods that Build Mental Resilience
The type of food you choose to eat can impact your mental health. This is because your diet is pivotal to ensuring you have greater brain health and function. As well as this, healthy nutrition helps you nourish your body,
6 Ways to Build Confidence in the Dating World
Relationship initiation is largely influenced by one’s perception of their own romantic desirability or romantic confidence. A person’s displays of confidence can be perceived as appealing when attracting a potential partner because they can be a sign of significant desirable
Why Does Rejection Make My Heart Hurt?
Have you ever experienced heartbreak following a difficult social situation? It seems that the pain we experience due to social alienation may not simply be a metaphor. According to scientific research, social rejection and loneliness are truly comparable to
What‘s all this complaining about?
One of the most frequent things I hear in my office is something along the lines of ‘Well, that‘s not worth discussing because we can‘t do anything about it’. It‘s either that, or people feeling bad about themselves because ‘they‘re
Caregiver Burnout
One of the most problematic issues amongst older adults is caregiver burnout. So many spouses and family members change roles as they grow older and turn into caregivers. This might be either for older adults who are ill and/or older
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which directly affects the spinal cord and the brain. Thus symptoms most likely include problems with balance, sensation and vision. MS is most likely diagnosed in one’s 20’s, 30’s or 40’s and in