A person's personality is an enduring component of who they are. As we grow from childhood to adulthood, our personalities solidify. Our personalities impact the way we think, feel, behave and react to the world around us. According to research done by the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 6% of the world's population has a Personality Disorder.… Continue reading Personality Disorders
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Common Types of Phobias
By Rahat Lookmanji As we have talked about, Phobias fall under the umbrella of Anxiety Disorders. To learn about some of the other types of Anxiety Disorders, click here. The origin of the word Phobia comes from the Greek god Phobos, who was the deity of fear and panic. Fear and panic are the key components… Continue reading Common Types of Phobias
Planning Your Life: Career Counselling
When you're thinking about what to do with the rest of your life, it can be extremely overwhelming. During Career Counselling sessions, we focus on several factors. Here are some of the areas that are important to consider when trying to plan for your future. Time It is extremely important for the client to understand… Continue reading Planning Your Life: Career Counselling
Ghooooosting!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Saloni Dhruv, a journalist with The Established. She wanted to talk to me about the psychological impact of Ghosting. You can read Saloni’s article HERE. After our conversation, I decided to write about Ghosting some more. What Is Ghosting? Ghosting is when someone cuts off all communication… Continue reading Ghooooosting!
Dealing With Depression? Depression Symptom Checklist
Have you been feeling low and sad recently? Take this quiz to help you understand if what you're feeling are the symptoms of depression!
Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
I’ve been putting off writing this post, for a very long time. Believe it or not, it was the first post I intended to put up, but it’s sat in my drafts for over a year. But I thought I ought to just bite the bullet and get it done. I have Dyslexia. Saying this… Continue reading Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
5 Tips to help you achieve your resolutions this year!
So many of us make New Year's resolutions each year. The first few days are great! I feel motivated and as though I can accomplish anything. But if I'm being honest, come February, I pursue them less and less. By March, I have forgotten what I wanted to achieve in the first place. Determined to… Continue reading 5 Tips to help you achieve your resolutions this year!
Types of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions, that impact approximately 9% of the global population (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 2021. Eating disorders impact people irrespective of gender, race, age or sexual orientation. These disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition and therefore, it is vital that… Continue reading Types of Eating Disorders
Childhood Mental Health and Therapy
Children in today's world face an inordinate amount of pressure and influences that can have an impact on their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Research has indicated that 7.5% - 12.5% of Indian children experience mental health-related concerns and illnesses. In fact according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition,… Continue reading Childhood Mental Health and Therapy
How can understanding our biology give us insights into how mental illnesses work?
Mental health issues have been found to have their roots in our biology, environment and cognition. Some mental health concerns have a genetic component, some may be caused by the circumstances that we find ourselves in, while some may be caused due to problems with the way we perceive events. Focusing on the biological aspect… Continue reading How can understanding our biology give us insights into how mental illnesses work?