Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
According to the American Psychological Association, “Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes.” As this definition rightly mentions, anxiety is more than just an emotional state. It involves other components such as the cognitive or thinking and physiological aspects. Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent and excessive fear […]
Breaking Down Walls: Embracing Boundaries for Better Mental Health
Boundary setting has become somewhat of a catch phrase these days. Movements like ‘MeToo’ and ‘LGBTQ’ have given voice to those who were previously dismissed and have drawn new lines around what is and what is not acceptable. In the past it might have been acceptable for a man to “joke” about a woman’s body […]
Understanding Depression in Adults: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Depression in adults is a mental health condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or irritability lasting for at least two weeks. Cognitive and physical symptoms often accompany these emotional states, and as these symptoms intensify, they can significantly impair an individual’s ability to function in daily life, affecting work, relationships, and overall well-being. […]
How Tech is Shaping the Future of Mental Health & Well-Being
The Mind talk interviewed Peter Chan, founder of TreeholeHKwho shared his vision for transforming the narrative around mental health and wellbeing. TreeholeHK is a social enterprise dedicated to building resilience among individuals in Hong Kong and beyond by leveraging psychological principles in innovative ways. Chan believes that the current discourse often focuses too heavily on […]
Neurodiversity in Hong Kong: Celebrating Diversity Through Education and Awareness
From the 17th – 23rd march Hong Kong along with the world celebrated the neurodiversity celebration week. This week saw several organisations holding workshops, panel discussions and events that promoted awareness around the topic. In today’s day and age, it has become even more important to spread education around neurodiversity due to a lot of […]
Cultural Perspectives on Parenting: Building Resilience in Kids
Parenting is a universal experience, yet the approaches to raising children vary widely across cultures. In some contexts, independence and individuality are emphasized, while in others, family harmony and interdependence take priority. These cultural values shape parenting styles and influence the emotional bonds children form with their caregivers. This article explores how these differences impact […]
Types of mental health issues and conditions
The American Psychological Association defines mental health as “a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life.” While this definition highlights the presence of positive feelings and functioning, it […]
Healing in Motion: How Dance Transformed My Emotional Well-Being?
When you think of emotional wellbeing and popular modalities of expressing and releasing one’s emotions, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it may be meditation. For others talk therapy… walks in nature, yoga, breathwork or even taking an ice bath. We may miss the fact that one of the earliest, […]
How Physical Intelligence Can Reduce Stress and Boost Well-being?
Imagine navigating a high-stakes workday with the same ease and clarity as an Olympic athlete executing a perfect routine. What if there were more to mental resilience than just doing a 10-minute meditation in the morning? Wouldn’t you want to read on to gain your edge in navigating the demands of modern life? This is […]
Bridging the Gap: How Speech Therapy Can Support Mental Health in Children
While the awareness of mental health has been growing continuously, it is essential for us to recognize that children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have a higher risk of having difficulties with their mental health and well-being (Hancock et al., 2023; Conti-Ramsden & Botting, 2008; Botting et al., 2016). The relationship between mental […]