Ease the Stress of Relocating to Hong Kong
Moving is never easy. You’ve got your homes, family and friends to leave behind. When it calls for it though, you are left with very
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Manage Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it usually happens in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reactions vary from crying, running
Covid-19 Toll on Marriages
They say that “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Time apart can indeed make you long for your significant other. But, what if it’s the
COVID-19: What You Can Do while Quarantined
Anyone who’s traveled to Hong Kong needs to quarantine – a government directive to slow down, if not stop the spread of COVID-19. However, there’s
Giving Love A Second Chance
Some couples get back together, no matter how messy their times had been, because there is still love between them. It is no secret that
Methods, Mantras and Ideals of Parenting from Experts Around The Globe
Regardless of race and culture, every parent’s goal is to raise their kids well so they are responsible individuals when they are on their own.
Helping Your Child Handle Bullying
Bullying has increasingly been a serious concern for every parent. The effects of childhood bullying can have a negative, long-term impact on the wellbeing of
Treating Depression: Which One Works Best?
Depression is a serious mental illness that plagues a lot of individuals. Sometimes, people don’t even know they are suffering from depression. Undiagnosed, it can
Raising Grounded Children in Hong Kong
It’s easy to let our kids indulge in Hong Kong, what with all the access to shops, technologies, entertainment and attractions. Everything is practically within
DIVORCE: BREAKING UP WITH DIGNITY
Divorce is never easy. Ending ties with someone you vowed to live with and love for the rest of your life is not a walk
Coronavirus: How to Make Home a Stress-Free Place for Your Family
The corona virus outbreak has been tough for everyone else. As schools are on a lockdown to keep our kids safe, studying at home posed
Hong Kong-raised teen who’s never been on Facebook or Instagram so she ‘can have the best life’
Social media has its perks in that it connects people from anywhere without being physically present. However, that absence of human interaction also impacts how
Are You Happy Living in Hong Kong?
Wherever you choose to live, it’s important that you are happy where you are. Living in the city, especially major cities, have its challenges. Hong
Nature vs. Nurture: Influence of Genes and Environment on Who We Become
Professor Robert Plomin, a behavioural genetics professor at King’s College London, explains, “Parents have little effect on their children’s outcomes, beyond the blueprint that their
8 Ways to Stress-Proof Your Family from the Pressures of Expat Life
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
Why Giving the Right Christmas Present Can Make You happy
The holiday season is upon us, and for the longest time, gift-giving is a tradition that’s been attached to Christmas. Science says there’s a reason
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: HOW YOU CAN STILL HAVE A HAPPY SEX LIFE AND WHY MEN SHOULDN’T BE ASHAMED
In the next of a series of posts for SCMP’s Naked Truth Column, Dr. Zeising discusses the truth about erectile dysfunction – what causes it,
HOW TO GET TURNED ON, WHY YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A SEX GOD, AND THE VALUE OF ‘MAINTENANCE SEX’
This month, Dr. Kristin Zeising, MindnLife’s certified sex therapist, speaks to SCMP and gives her views on how to help you get in the mood,
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
This month, Dr. Zaidi talks to Expat Living Hong Kong about the impact that social media may be having on teenagers’ mental health. With a
EXCESSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA USE LINKED TO DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONGST TEENS
Excessive social media use has been linked to depression and anxiety among teenagers. Data from more than 40,000 American children suggests that young people who spend
