Welcome to our mental health blog!
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The Global Loneliness Epidemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a “Global Loneliness Epidemic” in 2023, with as much as 33% of the world’s population feeling lonely. Are you one of them?
Handling Your Child’s Sleep Issues
Is your child struggling with sleep or sleep related behaviours? Learn what to do in common sleep related scenario and strategies to have successful sleep.
Working through mismatched sex drives
Are you and your partner mismatched in terms of your sex drives? What can you do to come to some sort of alignment?
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Dating by Lim Swee Chen
We often hear people casually label a self-absorbed date as a "narcissist," especially if they frequently post selfies or seem overly concerned with their looks. However, true narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is far more complex and serious. So, what exactly is NPD?
Combating Learned Helplessness by Jumh Tantri
Learn how to combat learned helplessness with counsellor and career coach Jumh Tantri.
Rebuilding Trust and Respect: The Cornerstones of Healing in Relationships and Marriage
Trust and respect make up the foundation of every healthy and strong relationship or marriage. Learn how to foster trust and respect with psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson
Parenting With Anxiety: Balancing Self-Care And Family Life
Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges. Add anxiety into the mix, and the journey can become even more complex. However, it's essential to recognise that parenting with anxiety is manageable, and prioritising self-care is crucial for both your well-being and the harmony of your family life. Balancing parenthood and career adds another layer of complexity, making self-care even more essential to navigate the demands of both roles effectively.
Most overlooked threats to a marriage
When people think about threats to their marriage, obvious external threats that come to mind would be infidelity, money, in-law, etc. What is not obvious are some of the more subtle threats which can caused the marriage to crumple from within.
Anxiety vs Depression
Do you know the difference between anxiety and depression? Can you only get one or the other or can you get both? Here’s all your frequently asked questions answered.
6 Common Struggles of New Parents and How to Cope with Them
Parenthood can be rewarding, but it is also a lot of hard work. Admitting that you are struggling is nothing to be ashamed of and is a feeling shared by most first-time parents.
Is there a science to love? By Kim Bartholdi
Find out the precise science to love and attachment in relationship with Clinical Psychologist Kim Bartholdi.
Understanding Stress, its Effects and Stress Management Tips
Learn about the effects of stress on our well-being and how to manage stress with the help of Counsellor & Fitness Coach, Leon Chng.
Anxiety in Teens by Natasha Larkin
Is your teenager finding it hard to focus at school or enjoy friendships? Do they want to miss school? Do they want to not be part of social settings? Maybe they have lost motivation in aspects of their life such as sports and hobbies? Or maybe the thought of performing in a school play or music concert or a sporting event or passing an exam is just too much for them to process? Counsellor Natasha Larkin discusses anxiety in teens and what to do to support them.
Avoid Burnout in Parenting by Paula Brunning
Are you experiencing burnout as a parent? Learn how to manage your symptoms of burnout with Counsellor & Parenting Coach Paula Brunning.
Mental Health Literacy Basic by Leon Chng
Learn the mental health basics of what is mental health, mental illnesses and cognitive developmental disability with Counsellor & Fitness Coach, Leon Chng.
What are the Prevention is better than cure call-to-actions in terms of Mental Health? by Leon Chng
Counsellor & Fitness Coach, Leon Chng, shares his recent health issues and his reflections on lessons learnt related to mental health.
A guide to resilience building by Shifan Hu-Couble
Counsellor & Psychotherapist Shifan Hu-Couble takes you through a step-by-by guide on how to build resilience in the face of adversity.
Enhancing Intimacy: Tips for a Fulfilling Sexual Relationship By Dr Martha Tara Lee
Do you want to improve your sexual relationship and enhance your intimacy with your partner? Dr Martha Tara Lee gives you some game changing tips.
Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts and ideations are a lot more common than you think! Learn about common risk factors and warning signs of suicide, and how to seek help in Singapore.
Seeking Love (in all the Wrong Places?)
Are you finding it a struggle to find your life partner? Do you face challenges as a single person? Ho Shee Wai, Director & Registered Psychologist of The Counselling Place, discusses the process and challenges for singles seeking love and life partner.