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
Why Compare Yourself to Another Person?
Measuring oneself versus others is a natural process for humans, and it can be beneficial in some cases. The urge to improve your own life might be sparked by feeling inspired by someone else’s accomplishments. Self-esteem can be boosted by
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 –
How do I know if my colleague is burnt-out?
In this blog I will be sharing some of the signs that may indicate that a colleague is possibly burnt out. According to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from
Are you burning out or simply just stressed? Part 2
In Part one of this blog, we discussed some of warning signals to help determine if you are burning out or stressed:
- Your passion fades
- You feel numb
- You can’t think straight
- Self-medicating
- You are always tired
- Little things make
Are you burning out or simply just stressed? Part 1
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
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
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
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
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