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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by difficulties in regulating emotions, unstable relationships, impulsivity, and a distorted self-image. Evidence suggests that prevalence ranges from 1-2% worldwide, as well as in Singapore. According to the American National Institute of Mental Health, it affects approximately 1.6% of the adult population in the…
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Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
You’ve just had a baby – you’ve dreamed of this moment for so long, this tiny bundle is finally in your arms and is the cutest squishiest little bundle of joy you could imagine. You’re holding him, bursting with love and all of a sudden – wham! “What if I dropped him?” this thought pops…
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The Importance of Play for Adults
When was the last time you played? Is your first thought to that question, “I’m an adult, I don’t play” or “I’m not a kid, why would you even ask me that”. Fair enough – play is usually thought about as something only kids can and should undertake. In other words, it’s not for adults.…
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How Art Heals
What constitutes someone’s inner world? It’s their own private world of feelings, worries, hopes, perceptions and inner voices. It’s also their biochemical state (the balancing of their autonomic nervous system, the impact of the food and drink they eat etc.). How we feel and imagine in our inner world impacts the way that we view…
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Starting a conversation about Parkinson’s Disease
In my capacity as a neuropsychologist, I conduct neuropsychological evaluations of patients afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), examining their cognitive functions and psychological wellbeing. My first encounter with PD was particularly poignant, where I evaluated a patient who was a retired doctor. It was during this experience that I became acutely aware of the tendency…
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SIBLING DAY
Siblings Day provides a unique and meaningful opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the profound connections between brothers and sisters, relationships that are often the longest-lasting and most impactful in our lives. It highlights the importance of nurturing these relationships, acknowledging their significant contribution to development and wellbeing. As a paediatric occupational therapist, we see…
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April Fool’s Day: Understanding Humour and Mental Health
April Fool’s Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a fun tradition across many cultures where people play playful pranks and jokes on friends, family, and coworkers. While it’s usually a day of laughter and jokes, it’s important to think about how these pranks can affect people’s feelings and mental health. Understanding this connection can remind…
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Successfully Bipolar: Thriving with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that manifests as contrasting episodes of mania (or its less intense form, hypomania) and depression (link: https://theotherclinic.sg/bipolar/). These alternating phases can often create an emotional roller coaster for those affected, leading to profound fluctuations in energy, motivation, perspective, and even relationships. While living with this condition presents…
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Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey Towards Inclusive Excellence
In my practice as an art psychotherapist and wellness counsellor, I’ve the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life. Among them, those who are neurodivergent hold a special place in my practice. As we approach Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I’m reminded of the importance of not only understanding but actively embracing the diversity…
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Racial Trauma and What You Can Do About It
What is Racial Trauma? Racial trauma refers to the experience of danger from racial discrimination, whether it be real or perceived. This means that racial trauma could come from overt actions (e.g. having a racial slur hurled at you, being a victim of violent acts because of your race) to more covert events (e.g. telling…