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052月
School Bullying Trauma: “That’s Why I Hated School”
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644)Did you ever hate school as a student?Perhaps you skipped classes or pretended to be unwell just to avoid something that might happen there.Today, conversations about school bullying trauma are more visible than ever. Stories frequently...
042月
The Trauma of Growing Up With High Expectations in Asian Families
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Many people who grew up in Asian family environments were raised on messages like “work hard,” “do your best,” and “make the family proud.” These expectations were rarely meant to harm. They were often rooted in love, sacrifice, and...
0512月
Neurodiversity Strengths: Creativity, Focus, and Innovation
Written by: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),When we talk about neurodiversity, whether it’s ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or other differences, people often focus on the challenges. (And yes, neurodivergent individuals do experience real obstacles.) But that’s never the full story.Neurodiversity is the understanding that people’s...
018月
Teaching Children Emotional Expression
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)As parents, we work hard to provide and protect our children — giving them food, safety, and guidance. But there’s another responsibility that’s just as important: teaching them how to understand and express their emotions.Emotional expression is a life...
282月
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health and How to Set Boundaries
Written By: Rose Mardiah Mazlan (Content Moderator)Verified By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)The reality behind social media usage has been discussed all over the place. Many have covered the downside of social media despite how seamless and modern it is. However, it is a...
031月
High-Functioning Depression Signs: When Success Feels Empty
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Imagine you have ticked all the boxes. From the outside, everything appears to be near perfection: a high-paying career, milestones of accomplishments, and a picture-perfect life. Yet, beneath the surface, there is a constant sense of...
3110月
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Written By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)Let’s imagine this: it is late at night, and you are dead tired, but instead of heading to bed, you scroll through social media, watch your favourite show, or browse online shopping sites. You know you will...
168月
Five Mistakes We Make That Damage Our Mental Health
Written By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)Mental health is a crucial topic that is frequently discussed in today’s world. We talk a lot about self-care and stress management, but sometimes, without even realising it, we engage in behaviours that can harm our...
226月