Category: Mental Health

While grief and laughter are not typically two processes that are automatically paired together, research has showed us repeatedly the numerous benefits of laughter, humor and happiness on our ability to cope with difficult situations. In this blog I will … Read more

I meet a lot of clients who are suffering from overthinking and usually they want to learn how to get rid of overthinking and unwanted thoughts. Unfortunately, I don’t always have good news to give them because the studies have … Read more

OCD is a mental health condition which affects approximately 1% of the population. It is characterised by:

1. Obsessions – repetitive thoughts, urges or images which are unwanted or intrusive and cause anxiety
2. Compulsions – actions performed to relieve the anxiety

We all know how difficult it can become to – not only worry about health issues and getting infected or infecting loved ones – but also about the prospect of having to stay indoors, distancing ourselves from contact with other … Read more

The most used word at the moment is COVID-19, the pandemic which is putting the world into crisis. Fear and panic are taking over especially now that locally, the number of people who have the virus has increased. Feeling scared … Read more

During this time where many of us are experiencing changes in our routines and plans, all in order for us to focus more on taking care of ourselves and others around us, my thoughts are with those of us who … Read more

Learning to work from home is going to be a challenge. For some of us, it’s going to mean a major change of routine – but there are many upsides too. For instance, the dress code is great.

The commute … Read more

As someone who works in the mental health sector, this topic is close to my heart. Many careers and jobs involve caring for others in various ways, and in situations such as the one created by the novel Coronavirus, we … Read more