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.
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10 years of talking about death, and life, at Death Cafés, and why the taboo-busting movement is having a moment
Who likes to talk about death? Almost nobody, but it is an inevitable part of existence. Most people are terrified to talk about it, however
Staying Motivated
Losing motivation is not at all uncommon. However, staying unmotivated can break our otherwise smooth path to reaching our goals, or dampen our spirits so
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
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
COVID-19’s Impact on Marriage: Divorce Inquiries Surge as Stay-Home Measures Strain Hong Kong Couples Extended periods of being cooped up at home, juggling childcare, and
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
Mindful Parenting: Raising Grounded Children in Hong Kong
Mindful Parenting in Hong Kong: Raising Grounded Kids in a Fast-Paced City It’s easy to let our kids indulge in Hong Kong, what with all
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 offers numerous advantages, such as the ability to connect people across the globe without the need for physical presence. It provides a platform
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
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?
Let’s talk about something that’s becoming impossible to ignore – our teenagers are struggling. You might be surprised to learn that the National Institute of
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
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
How can we break repetitive cycles of relationship conflict?
In this blog post we explore why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns:
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
Couples and COVID: How Couples can Manage the Holidays
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
The Benefits of Sexual Self Care
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
A Preventative Approach to Mental Health: Five Ways to Bring Self-Care into your Life
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
Self-care Strategies to Manage Childhood Trauma
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
Tired? Sore? Inflamed? It might be your mental health
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
How To Use Self-Compassion as a Form of Self-Care
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 and Covid-19
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
Sex and the Internet
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
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety has become more and more important as the world has become far more familiar with talking about mental health (thank you global pandemic),
Trauma and the Internet (Part 2)
The internet has made the world smaller. Now, tragic incidents that occur halfway across the globe, are easily accessible through news reports, video platforms, social
Online Dating Scams and Betrayal Trauma
Adrian was tired of feeling lonely. Her friends told her that she should try online dating. She was hesitant at first because she wanted to
Trauma and the Internet
Repeated exposure to violent news reports, videos, and images on media platforms can trigger both direct and vicarious trauma responses. Direct trauma describes our experience
4 Ways to Build Stronger Communication with your Children
One of the largest changes during the Covid-19 lockdown measures, was having children sit in front of a computer screen all day for school. Then
The Impact of Isolation
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife looks at the mental challenges arising from the pandemic – in particular, for those facing quarantine – and where we might turn for some relief.
My Child is Refusing Access; Now What?
Mary was struggling to get her children ready to see their father, Darren, every weekend. It was always the same story. Her twelve year old
Cultivating Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Your Sex Life
Many couples come to therapy because they have challenges with sexual arousal and desire. They believe that they should be turned on and don’t understand