
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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 can feel unfamiliar and challenging to navigate. However, research shows that online consultations can be as effective, or even in some cases more
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
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Esslin Terrighena explores why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns: Where
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
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
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
Intimacy during the Holidays The holidays are usually when people come together to celebrate, connect and bond with other family members and friends. However, here
Taking care of the whole self It’s common these days to hear about self care and how one should value it. But what is self
Preventative Model Our current health model is reactive rather than preventative. The notion that many health issues can be prevented through daily habits and lifestyle
Childhood Trauma and Self-Care Childhood trauma is our reaction to deeply distressing experiences that overwhelm our physical and mental coping abilities as children. Traumatic experiences
How our mental health is connected with physical symptoms Helena often felt like she had a chest infection. Her lungs felt tight, and she gasped
Healing through Self-Compassion “I’m going to fail; I just know it,” Andrea thought to herself before she started preparing for her exam. Then, her anxiety
Trauma is our response to deeply distressing events that overwhelm our coping abilities. The global Covid-19 pandemic has brought about world-wide trauma, through the continuous
When the internet became available, millions of people now had access to information that they normally would not have. They could explore all sorts of
As the world has become far more familiar with talking about mental health (thank you global pandemic), it is important that we understand the concept
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