One’s life is heavily influenced by the city they live in. When you live in a fast-paced and busy city like Hong Kong, it is imperative to strike a balance for you and your family’s mental wellbeing.
“When those of us lacking a good support network encounter challenges, managing low moods can suddenly become much harder. This is a common issue among expats of all ages, who may feel isolated from friends and family back home. Mental health concerns are more common than you might think; around 25 per cent of us experience issues at some point. Issues including self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse and depressive episodes can occur in children and teens, which is obviously of great concern to parents. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma attached to mental illness, and it is often incorrectly perceived as a weakness.”
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi (BSc. Hons, MSc, MSc, PhD) is a mother and a member of the British Psychological Society and British Association Counselling & Psychotherapy and abides by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychology. She has lived in Hong Kong and Singapore for 12 years. She specialises in assisting families with issues including parenting, teen issues, Cybersafety, marriage guidance, post natal depression, stress and anxiety disorders, depression, bullying, eating disorders, OCD and self-harm. She is an expert in educational assessments and learning challenges in children, for example ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia and ASD.
