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
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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
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?
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
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
IS IT TIME FOR ANTI-BULLYING LAWS IN HONG KONG?
A recent international survey into bullying has shown Hong Kong is the worst performer when it comes to the percentage of children being bullied, with
SELF HARM
Why is it so important to take Self Harm seriously? Definition of Self harm according to NICE 2004 “Intentional self poisoning or injury, irrespective of
An Alternative to Conflict
The decision to end a marriage is challenging, and it kick-starts a cascade of events that require many more important decisions. One is how to
Can noise pollution effect our mental health?
Noise pollution is the spread of unwanted sounds into the environment. Even small increases in the level of ambient noise can have a significant effect.
Baby Blues or More?
In this article I address the issue of postnatal depression or baby blues and how it can affect not just new mums but their partners
Overwhelmed? Five Ways to Deal With It
Before the pandemic, Samantha was a social person. She would meet her friends and colleagues at least five times a week. Samantha would go to
The Grief Experience: Emotional Pain
Suggestions on how to manage your emotional pain following the death of a loved one. The pain of grief can be all-consuming and overwhelming. It
The Grief Experience: Guilt
Why guilt and shame may arise following the loss of a loved one, and how to navigate these feelings in a healthy way. Death is
The Grief Experience: Isolation
Discussing the experience of isolation during grief, and how to help ourselves feel more connected. Grief can be a very isolating experience. We may feel
The Grief Experience: Physical Pain
Elaborating on the physical pain we can experience following the death of a loved one and how we can ease it. Losing a loved one
The Grief Experience: Anger
Exploring the feeling of anger following the loss of a loved one, what it looks like, and what can help. Anger can come on like
Dr Zaidi on Friendship
Every friendship evolves uniquely however research shows there are a few factors that help form and maintain friendships through the years: these are accumulation, attention,
Feeling burnout in Hong Kong
As this year comes to an end, those of us in Hong Kong are facing mixed emotions. Primary among these may likely be burnout. Emotional
Healthy Mourning: Four Tasks
In this article we discuss four crucial tasks that contribute to a healthy grieving process and our healing from loss. Grief and mourning are often
Grief – How to Recognise Symptoms
In this article we identify common symptoms of grief to watch out for after we experience loss. Grief refers to our cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural,
Grief in 7 Stages
In this article we define grief and identify seven stages we may go through after experiencing a loss. When we think of grief, we often
Neuroplasticity: Can You Really Change Your Thoughts and Habits?
We used to believe that the brain stopped growing when we reached adulthood. However, current research suggests that the brain retains neuroplasticity, or the ability
What to do when kids make bad jokes
How can we get better at handling inappropriate jokes in children? We’ve all been there, a child makes a joke with words they don’t seem
Avoiding Therapy Won’t Help You Avoid Pain
Most of us seek comfort and reward over pain and punishment. When our mood has been anxious or depressed for too long, our body begins
Collaborative Separation and Divorce
Think of the word divorce. What comes to mind? The idea of divorce is loaded with negative societal stereotypes such as traumatised children, heart-wrenching court
How Childhood Trauma affects us as Adults and Why we Deserve Treatment
As children, we start out helpless and powerless. When we are just born, we are fully reliant on our caregivers for nourishment, safety, and survival.
Managing Borderline Personality Disorder in Relationships
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts relationships severely because it is linked with extreme fear of abandonment with a complexity of inability to regulate emotions. In