6 Oct 2021 | Cyber Safety
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 media, and live streams. Increased access to information from around the world has many benefits,... Read more
29 Sep 2021 | Cyber Safety, Health and Wellness
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 find a partner and not a hookup. With their help, her friends finally managed to convince her to put up a profile. After a few... Read more
15 Sep 2021 | Cyber Safety, Health and Wellness
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 of witnessing death, sexual assault, or violent threats to the survival of ourselves and... Read more
2 Apr 2021 | Children, Cyber Safety, Health and Wellness, Teens
Intended to do physical or psychological harm which can lead to other negative outcomes for both the bully and the victim. Bullying is a repeated interpersonal behaviour typically between children with unequal power. It can start as early as age six or seven. Dr Zaidi... Read more
11 Jun 2018 | Cyber Safety, Teens
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 that our children have the tech skills that they need, without allowing them to spend too much time on the myriad of... Read more
5 Mar 2018 | Children, Cyber Safety, Family, Parenting
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 clinical psychologist in the city’s Central district, treats bullied children. She says bullying is a huge problem in Hong... Read more
