WHY DON’T PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH?
Awareness of mental health is increasing, but we still face a world where people with mental health problems face discrimination and can face challenges getting the help they need. Many people who experience distress try to keep their feelings hidden because they are afraid of other people’s responses. Fear of […]
Education – Does Kindness have a role?
Dr. Maymunah speaks on “Education – Does Kindness have a role?” at First Bank Webinar
PERSONALITY DISORDER
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that can affect an individual’s day-to-day life. It affects the way an individual relates to the world around them, including their social, occupational, and personal relationships. For most of us, our personalities can be considered “normal”, although we all have some traits that help […]
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 […]
TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS
A toxic relationship is a relationship characterized by behaviors on the part of the toxic partner that are emotionally and, not infrequently, physically damaging to their partner. While a healthy relationship contributes to our self-esteem and emotional energy, a toxic relationship damages self-esteem and drains energy. A healthy relationship involves […]
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, […]
DTR (DEFINING THE RELATIONSHIP)
Dating in the 21st century can feel a little like the Wild West. Or like you’re hacking your way through a jungle, miles from civilization. Thanks to today’s hyper-online dating climate, where swiping, sexting and hookups have all but replaced concepts like dinner dates, going steady, and, hell, monogamy itself, […]
WHY TEAMWORK WORKS
Being a master of one or a jack-of-all-trades in today’s world does not bring about success if you are unable to work as part of a team. The importance of teamwork cannot be stressed enough! Little wonder TEAM means Together Everyone, Achieve More. A person, especially one who is a […]
DEALING WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence in relationships is extremely serious and dangerous but is very often overlooked, excused, or denied. In this case, you are both victims and perpetrators which makes the case worse than some others. Your relationship is in no way, shape, or form healthy or ideal, you may never have […]