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Expats

Adapting Abroad : Navigating Mental Health Challenges for New Expats

As the sun rises on a new day, casting its golden hues over unfamiliar terrains and cityscapes, the heart of an expatriate fondly known as …

Psychology

Expert says social media double-edged sword

PETALING JAYA: In times of crisis, there are social media users who, instead of helping those in need, will use the platform to highlight what …

Coping Skills

Managing Teen Vaping: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators

Introduction Vaping has emerged as a significant concern among teenagers in recent years. With its increasing popularity, parents and educators must take proactive measures to …

Couples Therapy

How to Heal from an Affair in a Relationship: A Path to Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy

By: Dr. Cassandra Aasmundsen-Fry, Psy., Licensed Psychologist & Founder of MindWell   The discovery of an affair can be a devastating blow to a relationship, …

Pandemic

The New Sleeplessness in town- Meet ‘Coronasomnia’

By: Syahira Khan, MindWell Intern, Dr. Cassandra Aasmundsen-Fry, Psy.D, Psychologist Coronasomnia, is a term created by experts to explain new and worsened sleep difficulties faced …

Ask for Help Pandemic

Suicide: What You Know Could Save a Life

A one stop guide to everything you need to know about suicide, how to get help, how to help a loved one with suicidal urges …

Pandemic

Gaslighting: What is Real?

What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a term referring to a mental tactic that individuals use to control their partner’s through making them question their reality …

Panic Attacks

Am I having Panic Attacks?

Panic attacks are often a terrifying experience. Most people who have had one never want to suffer through another one and often live in fear …

Therapy Therapy

What is Therapy

Psychotherapy, sometimes called talk therapy or simply “therapy,” is a kind of treatment aimed at soothing psychological distress, managing stress and worry, and helping relationships …

Stress

Physical Symptoms of Stress: Your Body’s Cry for Help

Do the following physical symptoms sound familiar? Headaches Dizziness Muscle Tension Difficulty sleeping and/or frequent waking Stomach and digestive issues High blood pressure Chest pain …

Depression

Depression in Men

See my blog post here. It is time to normalize depression, particularly in men who for various cultural and social reasons, have gone unnoticed in …

Psychology

Which Do I Need: Psychologist or Psychiatrist?

Psychologist office Mont Kiara   Nowadays there are many confusing terms for mental health professionals: psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, counsellors and even coaches. The largest obstacle …