TREATING MOMS, PROTECTING BABIES
CATCHING PRE-AND POST-NATAL DEPRESSION EARLY SAVES MORE THAN ONE LIFE The minute that tiny baby lands in your arms you are only supposed to feel
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HOW TO TALK TO AND COMFORT SUICIDE SURVIVORS
It can be difficult to know what to say to or do for someone who is grieving the sudden death by suicide of a loved
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICT
It can be easy to assume that good relationships are effortless and frictionless, with each party able to completely be themselves, and ask for anything and
MAKING THE TRANSITION: RELOCATION AND COPING AS A FAMILY
Relocation to a new home presents unique challenges, many of which particularly affect expat children. As we discovered in recent conversation with expert clinical psychologist
YOUR FAMILY’S WELL BEING
LIVING IN THE PAST CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION WHILE LIVING IN THE FUTURE CAN INCREASE ANXIETY. AIM TO LIVE IN THE HERE AND NOW! One in
CONNECTING THROUGH PLAY
People are social and long for human connection. This connection includes the knowledge that you are seen and heard, and that you are respected and
KNOW THEIR LIMITS – HOW MUCH SCREEN TIME FOR KIDS?
Are you worried that your children are becoming addicted to their screens? In this world of ever evolving technology, it’s always a challenge to ensure
DEPRESSION TREATMENT – WHAT WORKS BEST?
Depression treatment – what works best? Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), medication, or behavioural therapy? ECT therapy has been around for 80 years, but there are also
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
Trauma occurs when an accident, abuse, loss or something unpredictable causes us to feel emotions such as intense fear, shock, denial and distress. For the
MAKING MARRIAGE A PRIORITY
Expat life, particularly in Hong Kong, presents expat marriage challenges with unique obstacles and difficulties. Dr. Quratulain Zaidi breaks down some of the common pitfalls
TALKING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS HELPED UNIFY OUR FAMILY
Talking about mental illness amongst family members is difficult and not a subject most people are comfortable discussing. Mental illness of a family member affects
ADHD AND TEENS
ADHD and Teens – growing up with this disorder presents some unique challanges for youth today. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
‘HONG KONG IS A MARRIAGE GRAVEYARD’
(As previously published in Expat Living) ‘Hong Kong is a marriage graveyard!” When one of my patients declared this to me recently, I wasn’t surprised.
IS ADHD AFFECTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
DR Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife discusses strategies for adult relationships where one or both partners have ADHD and how to spot ADHD symptoms. The meaning
PARENTING EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHARE THEIR METHODS, MANTRAS, AND IDEALS
Recently worldwide parenting experts from Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa discussed raising children with the South China Morning Post, sharing tips on how they raise
10 COPING STRATEGIES FOR NEW MUMS
There is still something of a stigma around postnatal depression (PND) in Hong Kong.Motherhood is typically viewed as a “happy time” and childbirth as an
WHY AM I SO ANGRY?
Humans have emotions for a reason. Some emotions keep us safe, social and on a certain life path. Anger is an emotion that tells others,
FORGET ABOUT BEING THE PERFECT PARENT
We all strive to be that perfect parent, one that has the perfect response in any situation, always provides the best advise, and never over-reacts.
HONG KONG KIDS FIGHT OFF SCHOOL BULLIES
Concerned about how your children may be affected by bullying? Want to help your child learn to fight off school bullies? Dr. Quratulain Zaidi, a
HOW TO RAISE BROAD-MINDED CHILDREN
One of the big challenges parents face today is how to raise broad-minded children in a world where being different is still unsettling for many.
FORGET PARENTING BOOKS, CLASSES, AND DR. GOOGLE – PERFECT PARENTS DON’T EXIST
Ever wish your child came with a manual? Or that someone, or even a website, could just tell you all you need to know to
WHY IS MY TEENAGER CUTTING?
The modern teenager is under immense social and academic pressure. Not only are teenagers going through rapid hormonal and brain changes, their social life is
THE BEST WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED
We’ve all heard that employee motivation is crucial to keeping your staff charged and focused towards their work goals. But what do you do when
LIFE AFTER DIVORCE IN HONG KONG
Did you know that Hong Kong’s is ranked number 12 in the list of places where divorce is most common? With Hong Kong’s growing reputation
WHY HONG KONG PARENTS SHOULD NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT SAYING NO
Every parent wishes their child has everything they need, even things that they themselves never had. But is it possible to give your child everything
Transitioning to Motherhood
Having a baby is an exciting, challenging and stressful experience. Welcoming your bundle of joy into this world should come with the most happy and
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SECURE DURING A DIVORCE
During a divorce, parents might experience intense emotions towards the other estranged parent. Often, unknowingly, one of the parents emotionally harms a child during and
NAVIGATING THE BABY BLUES
According to the Family Health Department, up to 80% of new mothers in Hong Kong are affected by the baby blues. For 20% of new
HONG KONG MATERNITY CONFERENCE 2017
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi will be a Guest Speaker at the Hong Kong Maternity Conference 2017 on Saturday, 21st October at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, speaking about the
HELPING TEENS COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE
Peer pressure is a topic that we are all familiar with. Regardless of age, the urge to change our behaviour to fit in with a
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?
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