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
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
Social media has its perks in that it connects people from anywhere without being physically present. However, that absence of human interaction also impacts how
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
Teen years can be a difficult time for anyone. Expectations are high socially and academically, which can lead to stress at school or within his
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
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
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 has been linked to depression and anxiety among teenagers. Data from more than 40,000 American children suggests that young people who spend
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