Going back to school can be a stressful time for students, especially if going back to school
means going back to being bullied. Bullying behaviour is one of the largest problems in
schools and has detrimental effects on the student’s … Read more
What is Relational Psychotherapy?
Relational psychotherapy is a relationship-focused therapy that draws heavily from psychoanalytic therapy. Relational therapists use the therapeutic relationship to identify and address the client’s psychological issues. Relational therapy can stand alone as its own integral approach, but this approach can … Read more
What can I do if I feel stressed when going on vacation?
1. Struggling to shift gears from a fast paced life to holiday-mode
What can help you let go of the fast pace and shift into a frame of mind that will help you enjoy your vacation? Are there any rituals … Read more
Vitamin C: The Mental Health Vitamin
Vitamin C is an essential component for healthy brain functioning. Research reports that people who feel fatigued, depressed, or experience a period where their mood is low, found that when they increased their intake of vitamin C to the recommended … Read more
Can girls and women have ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been typically associated with young disruptive boys. More recently, there has been evidence suggesting that this stereotype is not accurate: The massive difference in ADHD diagnosis rations between men and women seems to be, at … Read more
Can mindfulness help you sleep?
Sleep is a big part of our life: we spend about one-third of our entire life sleeping! That is because sleep is extremely important for our bodies. It allows our mind to rest and enhances concentration, memory and focus. In … Read more
Understanding Self-Harm
Locally, 1200 people engage in deliberate self-harm (DSH) annually (Vassallo, 2020). Hence this blog aims to give an insight into DSH. Some consider it as a cry for attention while others attribute it to suicidal thoughts and ideations. Although it … Read more
Chat Bar | Festival Survival Guide
Getting ready
- You chose the festival – a great one at that!
- Make sure to check the festival’s website & socials to figure out the map, layout and how to get there.
What to take with you
- Protective clothing –
The pros and cons of living with ADHD
You probably have heard about ADHD before. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder usually diagnosed in childhood rather than adulthood and often a lifelong condition that one has to live with. For so long, ADHD is mostly portrayed as a disorder … Read more
Body Anxiety in Summer
People may think of summer and look forward to the idea of the warm weather, barbeques, holidays, parties, and time with loved ones. Yet, for others, summer can bring about a great deal of apprehension. Especially when having to decide … Read more