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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

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

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

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

KIDS HEALTH & PARENTING EVENT 2018

Please join Dr. Zaidi this coming Saturday, 2 June 2018 at the Kids Health & Parenting Event 2018 located at the JW Marriott Hotel. Dr.

MAKING MARRIAGE A PRIORITY

Expat life, particularly in Hong Kong, presents marriages with unique challenges and obstacles. Dr. Quratulain Zaidi breaks down some of the common pitfalls encountered by

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?

Is ADHD affecting your relationship? ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neuro-developmental disorder that involves problems with attention, concentration, impulse control and increased activity

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