Food is a very important aspect of our lives. It does not only supply us with energy and nutrients for growth, cellular repair and immunity, but it is also important for our brain functions. The brain controls all the processes … Read more
Do I have an anxiety disorder or am I just anxious?
We all experience some form of anxiety at some point in our lives. Indeed, anxiety is a common response to life stresses such as starting a new job, moving house and having financial challenges. So what is the difference between … Read more
Study Tips for Children with Learning Difficulties
Studying can be a challenging task for most children but for children with learning difficulties, the challenges are usually harder. To study, besides motivation, one needs to develop skills which can help you to study more productively. Thus, it is … Read more
I don’t find my partner attractive anymore. What should I do?
When getting to know a new partner, there is this spark, desire, that feeling of totally being into each other, not getting enough. There is attraction on different levels – emotional, passionate and physical – and the feeling that it … Read more
Myth-busting Schizophrenia
A type of mental health disorder we often hear about is schizophrenia. Despite many have heard of schizophrenia, it may not always be clear what this disorder entails and how it would look or feel like. There are a number … Read more
Winter Blues: Why does this weather make me feel blue?
Different times of the year may trigger different reactions within us. Some may find that the summer months are particularly difficult, especially for those who feel highly fatigued because of the heat, or who perhaps tend to feel ill when … Read more
10 tips for parents of teens with Autism
The teenage years are synonymous for being difficult not only for the teens but also for their parents. During this period, teens are experiencing several biological and psychological changes and this is no different to adolescents who have particular needs … Read more
I caught my son masturbating and now it’s awkward. What should I do?
Isn’t it funny somehow that we teach our children about their different body parts, singing the “head, shoulders, knees and toes”- song, making them touch those areas but when it comes to genitals, we might consider touching abnormal or even … Read more
Please Take Breaks from the News
Hearing about the pandemic can be upsetting for some and being constantly reminded of it can be taxing on our mental health. Currently, all we hear about and see on the news is information related to COVID, every time you … Read more
Kif jista’ fiżjoterapista jgħin fil-fibromyalgia?
Il-fibromyalgia hija kundizzjoni li ġabet popolarita’ f’dawn l-aħħar żminijiet. Ir-rata ta’ nies li jbatu minn fibromyalgia qed tiżdied drastikament, b’disgħa mitt persuna jbatu minn dil-kundizzjoni f’Malta biss skont l-aħħar stħarriġ. Din il-kundizzjoni kronika hija kkarateriżata minn uġigħ kontinwu f’diversi partijiet … Read more