LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
We can all take steps to improve our own mental health and build our resilience our ability to cope with adversity. Self-care is a skill that needs to be practised. It isn’t easy especially if we feel anxious, depressed or low in self-esteem. Try looking through some evidence-based ways to […]
DEPRESSION IN MEN
Depression can affect men, women and children differently. Men and women both experience depression but their willingness to talk about their feelings may be very different. This is one of the reasons depression symptoms for men and women may be very different as well. For example, some men with depression […]
EFFECTS OF COVID -19 ON CHILDREN’S PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING
The Covid -19 crisis can bring with it opportunities for personal growth and family cohesion, disadvantages may outweigh these benefits for children. It may be a particularly challenging time especially for children with special needs, such as children with disabilities, traumatic experiences, already existing mental health problems, migrant background and […]
SHUT THE DOOR
It is safe to say “Shut the door!” – against bad vibes, negative voices, unhealthy relationships. Learn how to shut the door on people you don’t want in your life. Sometimes this is hard to do, especially if that person is a sibling, parent, boss, long-term friend or co-worker. However, you […]
DIAGNOSIS, RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
DIAGNOSIS Typically, a diagnosis of postpartum depression is considered after signs and symptoms persist for at least two weeks. A doctor may aim to rule out baby blues by asking the person with suspect PPD to complete a depression screening questionnaire such as the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Screening Scale. […]
SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS IN TEENAGERS
Skipping minor details is normal. But if your teenager is often having a hard time remembering recent events and important information, they may be dealing with what is called short-term memory loss. For example, if your child does not remember what they did during the day at school or if […]
HOW TO HANDLE BULLYING
What the parents should know One of the best pieces of advice for parents on bullying is to be a good role model for their children on things like anger management, conflict resolution, etc. Parents, siblings, and caregivers all serve as role models for children. From these role models, children […]
DTR CONVERSATION DO’S AND DON’TS
Do: Have the Conversation When You’re Ready There is no right or wrong time to talk about the boundaries in a relationship, contrary to popular belief. Every dating ‘rule’ out there only reinforces disconnection and shame and is based on individual perceptions and experiences. It’s OK to crave intimacy […]
HOW TO INITIATE A DTR CONVERSATION
So how do you kick the conversation off? You can start by thinking it over in advance rather than simply leaping into it. Since it could significantly impact your relationship, it’s worth thinking about what you want to say before you start saying it. If you’re nervous about the conversation, […]