15 Feb 2019 | Children, Health and Wellness, Internet/Technology, Parenting, Stress Reduction, Teens |
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 recent survey carried out among 14-24 year olds in the UK showing that the use of various social media platforms lead to...
4 Dec 2018 | Health and Wellness, Internet/Technology, Resources, 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 seven hours or more a day looking at screens are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with...
15 Nov 2018 | Children, Family, Teens |
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 at least a third of 15-year-olds fall victim. Dr Zaidi encourages parents to be alert for mood changes in their...
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...
7 May 2018 | Children, Parenting, 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 that affects millions of people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or...
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