There is actually a very fine line between being tired or stressed and actually burning out. Often, burnout will leave you feeling empty, mentally exhausted, beyond caring, and complete lack of motivation. By this point, you may be so deep … Read more
Myth Busting: Anxiety Disorders
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point but not everyone has an anxiety disorder. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders, especially amongst younger population, but there are a lot of myths about what it means. This … Read more
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
According to the American Psychological Association, body dysmorphic disorder is one of the obsessive-compulsive disorders that is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with an either minor or non-existent flaw in one’s own physical appearance (APA, 2013).
What does BDD look
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I’ve Started Therapy but it’s No Use. Why?
People frequently ask if the therapy they attend to is being effective in the first place. The issue with therapy is that it is not like taking medication, where you take a drug that targets your symptoms and hope that … Read more
10 ways to kick start your day
The way we choose to start our day can influence how the rest of it will go. Thus, it is important to take the time to make sure that we start the day on a positive note. The following are … Read more
How can I support a suicidal family member?
Suicide is a major public health problem. When a family member becomes suicidal, it is a hugely distressing experience that impacts the entire family, and family members often do not know how to act in such a difficult situation. However, … Read more
7 ways to own the ‘currently single’ status
The idea of romance and being in a relationship are highlighted in social media so much so that one’s happiness seems to depend on a relationship status (Jalili, 2018). Additionally, the concept does not get easier, especially when one is … Read more
How to Manage Your Anger
This is a continuation of my first post on anger titled “Anger – what it is and why it is important to talk about it”. Below are some of the things we could do to approach our anger, … Read more
Anger – what is it and why should we talk about it?
Anger is considered to be one of the five basic human emotions, along with joy, fear, sadness and disgust. According to the Oxford dictionary, anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It is a normal human emotion, … Read more
Myth Busting: ASD
A disorder we often come across is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although this diagnosis is becoing more common, many do not understand what it is. Let us explore the definition of ASD and three myths which we may encounter.
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