RTHK Interview: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after Covid 19
Hosted by Jim Gould and Paul Zimmerman, RTHK’s Covid Update episode in May featured MindnLife’s owner Dr. Zaidi. The episode was produced following a study
Self-Harm: Why does it happen and how can you help?
ESSLIN TERRIGHENA shares what research has taught us on self-harm. What is self-harm? Non-suicidal self-injury, more colloquially referred to as self-harm, can be defined as
Checking In On Mental Health in Relationships
May, mental health awareness month, reminds us to check up on our mental health and reflect on how our relationships are faring. Every relationship has
Managing Mental Health After Trauma
When the safety and well-being of ourselves or our loved ones are threatened, we go into survival mode. This may involve overwhelming feelings, dulled thoughts,
SCMP Article: Stuck in quarantine? Forget Being An Adult and Do Something Just For Fun
Checking into quarantine is not an experience many look forward to. Often, quarantine can be exhausting, and we may feel drained, overwhelmed or anxious being
Overcoming Shame to Improve Your Mental Health
What is Shame? When Aaron was small, his mother would lock him in the closet to discipline him when he was loud. His father would
Stepping Away From Resentment in Your Relationship
Sometimes you can become so frustrated and resentful with your partner that it may seem easier to just end the relationship. You may feel like
How Creativity and Innovation Can Support Your Healing Journey
EMDR Francine Shapiro created eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). One day as she was walking and thinking, she noticed that her eyes were shifting
Tatler article – Hong Kong Psychologist Defines Good Mental Wellbeing
What is good mental health and how do you define it? Measuring mental health is trickier than measuring other types of health—one’s physical health status
Online Therapy: How to Get the Most out of It
Online therapy can feel unfamiliar and challenging to navigate. However, research shows that online consultations can be as effective, or even in some cases more
Online Therapy: How Effective is it?
Throughout the challenging two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, online therapy has been lifesaving for many. Despite physical isolation, people have been able to receive
Little Steps Asia Interview – Coping With Covid Fatigue ft. MindnLife
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be
Which Type of Lonely are you?
If you were to google types of loneliness, you might be surprised at how many lonely types there are. One loneliness researcher found eighty different
Relationships during a pandemic and the importance of maintaining them
The world hasn’t looked the same since early 2020. When life just started to return to some level of ‘normalcy’ in 2021, coronavirus showed us
Understanding child therapy to better support your child’s needs
Three Differences about Child Therapy The process of child therapy has many distinct differences from that of adult therapy, and in order to better support
What if, what if, what if…coping with stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Anxiety and what we can do to cope Stress and anxiety can be motivating and healthy in just the right amount. Think of it as
How to Communicate Our Sexual Needs with Our Partner
Communication We all hear about how important it is to communicate our needs to our partners, but it’s not always easy to know exactly how
How can we break repetitive cycles of relationship conflict?
Dr. Esslin Terrighena explores why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns: Where
How Setting Healthy Boundaries Supports Your Wellbeing
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about
Navigating Bereavement during the Festive Period and Covid-19 Restrictions
Grief during the Holidays Holiday festivities are the times we usually gather with our loved ones to celebrate and create memories. This can make grief and
The Best Ways to Create Family-Cheer During Another Pandemic Christmas
Four Ways to create Family-cheer during another pandemic Christmas The holiday season, although traditionally a time of cheer and joy for many, can be notoriously