‘HONG KONG IS A MARRIAGE GRAVEYARD’
It’s challenging enough for married couples to move to any new city, and Hong Kong is no different. If expat couples are not vigilant enough to recognise the pitfalls of living in Hong Kong, this can lead to divorce. I spoke to Expat Living to examine these pressures...
ADHD: 5 WAYS PARENTS CAN HELP
There’s always a struggle for families with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. Because children with ADHD’s brains are wired differently, conflicts among family members arise when they do not know how to properly manage their...
Sex Talk: How to Tune In when You Want to Tune Out
Many mums find sex as a chore. This is not at all uncommon. Being busy at work and coming home to take care of the kids and tend to a household, sex is the last thing on their minds. However, the sexual connection between a husband and a wife is still an integral part...
WHAT ARE PHOBIAS AND WHY WE GET THEM
Do you belong to the 10% who have something in common with Kylie Jenner and Sylvester Stallone? What are phobias and why we get them No fame and fortune can shield these celebrities from a phobia. Kylie Jenner and Nicole Kidman share a fear of butterflies, while...
IS ANXIETY A TEEN EPIDEMIC IN HONG KONG?
Teen years can be a difficult time for anyone. Expectations are high socially and academically, which can lead to stress at school or within his or her social group. The National Institute of Mental Health explains that “approximately 25 per cent of 13- to...
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
Social Media ‘recovery accounts’ offering eating disorder support should not replace professional help – an expert’s advice From selfies and motivational quotes to photos and videos of meals and gym workouts, Instagram offers a variety of posts that support recovery...
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PARTNER
It would be no surprise to many that expat living in Hong Kong can put pressure on a relationship. Couples living in Hong Kong, including those with young families, often come to me for counselling because they seem to have lost their connection with one other. What I...
COPING STRATEGIES & TIPS FOR NEW MUMS
A lot of countries and culture still have a stigma around postnatal depression of PND, and Hong Kong is not an exception. Women, especially new mums, are expected to “bounce back” in a relatively short time after giving birth. Sadly, that is not the case for everyone....
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN: WHY IT HAPPENS, HOW TO OVERCOME IT, AND WHY IT’S OK NOT TO WANT SEX
In her final post for SCMP's Naked Truth Column, Dr. Zeising discusses the issues of sexual dysfunction in women. An estimated 25-50% of women suffer from a loss of sexual interest, however the topic is still poorly understood and not widely discussed. Dr. Zeising...
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WITH DEPRESSION: PRACTICAL ADVICE FROM A PSYCHOLOGIST
A study last year in Hong Kong found that 14% of teenagers aged 13-18 suffer from severe or extremely severe depression. This month in the South China Morning Post - Young Post, Dr. Zaidi gives practical advice on how you can support a friend suffering from...
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