Tag: mental health
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Stress and Decision Making: Understanding the Impact and Finding Solutions
We face stressful situations every day. It is a universal experience that affects all of us, whether it’s dealing with personal challenges or navigating the demands of our fast-paced professional lives. When we are under stress, our brains go into overdrive, it shifts the way we think, impacting how we process information and make decisions.…
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The Role of Small Acts of Kindness in Suicide Prevention
In my work as a clinical psychologist, I have met many clients who keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves and live their lives without anyone knowing how much pain and suffering they are in. There is still much stigma around speaking to family and friends about mental health, whether it is because of shame…
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Understanding Sibling Grief: A Unique and Often Overlooked Loss
One of the most heartfelt yet often forgotten forms of grief is sibling bereavement. The death of a brother or sister signifies not just the loss of a family member but also the departure of someone who has been there for us all through our lives. They are the ones who were by our sides…
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Navigating Work and Bipolar: Real Strategies for Real Challenges
Living with bipolar disorder while holding down a job is no small feat. For many people, the workplace is both a source of meaning and a source of pressure. When your inner world is unpredictable, swinging between the highs of hypomania/mania and the lows of depression, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of…
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Online Therapy: Is It Right for You?
I. Introduction Online therapy, also known as telehealth, refers to mental health services that are supported by technology. This can include video based calls and voice calls, and will sometimes also include text based communication such as email. Instead of having to travel to a clinic, individuals can access mental health services from the comfort…
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Understanding Psychosis
What is psychosis? Psychotic disorders are among the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions. Media portrayals often sensationalize psychosis by associating it with unpredictable violence or moral deviance – as seen in films like Shutter Island and The Joker. However, the lived experiences of psychosis are far more nuanced and deserving of greater empathy.…
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Social Media and Mental Health: Understanding “Brainrot”
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it offers numerous benefits, including connectivity and access to information, it can also lead to significant mental health challenges. One emerging term that encapsulates these challenges is the phenomenon known as “brainrot”. “Brainrot” refers to the mental exhaustion that…
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Understanding Depression in Men
Depression is a widespread mental health condition, impacting over 300 million people globally, with a lifetime prevalence exceeding 20% (Tian et al., 2024). There can be notable differences in presentation between men and women, often leading to underreporting or misdiagnosis. Understanding how depression in men can differ from that in women is essential for increasing…
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Flying High, Solo: The positives of being a single parent in today’s world
Back in the 90s, to my naive mind it felt like you were allowed to be a single parent only if you had faced the heartbreak of a deceased loved one. However, choosing to be a single parent or being an unmarried young mother or a divorced parent, all seemed to carry a negative stigma.…
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Faces of Fatherhood: Embracing the Parenting Journey with Compassion
Fatherhood is a deeply personal and ever-evolving journey, one that unfolds uniquely for every man. Fathers are no longer bound by a single definition; instead, they step into different roles at different moments, adapting to life’s circumstances while striving to nurture, guide, and support their children. Yet, alongside the joys of fatherhood come challenges—expectations, sacrifices,…