Is your child being bullied?
Intended to do physical or psychological harm which can lead to other negative outcomes for both the bully and the victim. Bullying is a repeated interpersonal behaviour typically between children with unequal power. It can start as early as age six or seven. Dr Zaidi...
Perinatal Anxiety: Signs and Support
A state of distress or anxiety considered distinct from other anxious states. Perinatal anxiety primarily relates to worries about the baby’s health, and one’s own experiences related to pregnancy and child birth. According to the UK’s National Institute for Health...
When to leave a toxic relationship and how to avoid dating similar people so you can find someone who recognises your true worth
Toxic relationships can often lead to trauma like depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Even the happiest relationships can turn sour and result in constant conflict. According to Dr Zaidi, no one should ever tolerate such toxicity. These kinds of relationships are...
How internet trolls affect victims’ mental health and tips to combat them
It’s hard to imagine life without the internet. But while the online world provides many benefits, one of its biggest drawbacks is trolls. The army of keyboard cowards who sit behind their desks and fire off hate. Trolling is a form of cyberbullying that can damage...
Anger management for couples – how to defuse the inevitable conflicts that coronavirus lockdowns are spurring on
Conflict and anger are natural in any relationship. But when the parties involved don’t know how to manage, contain or neutralise these suppressed emotions, these bottled-up feelings more often than not lead to anger. Many family and relationship counsellors have now...
The secret lives of teens – drugs, porn, sex, and sexting included – explained for parents
If you’re a parent, you must know your teen keeps secrets especially now with the availability of resources online. What sorts of secrets do teens keep? To a degree, the same ones we did – smoking, drinking, sexual experimentation. But there’s a slew of secrets that...
Snacking more during the Covid-19 pandemic? Why you may be emotional eating
Have you been snacking more than usual? You're not alone. Due to stress from the coronavirus, many of us are turning to junk food and binge eating. Our emotions can become so tied to our eating habits that we reach for a treat as a distraction whenever we're stressed...
Why trailing spouses have it tough – stress, depression, loss of identity – and how to turn it into opportunity
Expats are prone to what is called TSS or 'trailing spouse syndrome'. TSS is the result of many challenges trailing spouses face to support their partners who are moving to a new city or country for their jobs. The trailing spouse practically leaves behind almost...
The Diversity List 2020: Women’s Voices
MindNLife is beyond proud to have our founder, Dr. Quratulain Zaidi, among The Zubin Foundation’s Diversity List 2020. The fifth list since it launch, this year’s theme is focused on Women’s Voices and the need to increase the representation of ethnic minorities in...
Managing Menopause: How to Get Help
Menopause can be a stressful time for women. It's not menopause per se, but the symptoms that can last years make it a difficult experience. For a long time, women are told to simply "grin and bear it." However medicine has come a long way now and there are ways to...