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For many years, meditation was presented as a universal solution for a wide range of psychological and physical issues, from managing work-related stress to healing from trauma and alleviating chronic...

We've all been there: you forget your phone at home and panic about getting reunited with it. When you check into a hotel at your holiday destination, the first thing you ask for is the Wi-Fi...

Last week, a man came to my clinic to attend his wife’s hospital appointment, as she is now bedridden and unable to talk. The woman had end-stage Alzheimer’s disease and her husband has been the...

Watching movies can be relaxing during a weekend or holiday, but it can also be a way to learn about other cultures, their customs and geopolitical situations. So when my Iranian friend recommended...

Whenever I attend a management or leadership course, scroll through social media, or read self-help books, emotional intelligence is almost always highlighted as a key to winning the 'hearts and...

Ahmed (not his real name) was in his early twenties when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He believed he was a time traveller who had lost his time machine and become stuck in the present. He kept...

I must admit that I am running out of excuses every time my eldest son asks me, “When are you coming with me to the gym?”. Sometimes I say I have a Zoom meeting or need to complete a report, but...

A friend recently shared with me his experience helping his son make a critical decision: choosing a wife.The young man, after not meeting the woman of his dreams on his own, decided to consult his...

A friend once told me about his teenage daughter’s fascination with Korean drama after spending hours watching TV series during the summer holidays. She was able to learn some words, make Korean...

Over the last few days, I started listening to the BBC while driving to and from work for the latest updates on the war between Israel and Iran, and in the afternoon while exploring social media I...

I recently attended a conference on bioethics in Switzerland where professionals from different countries met to discuss recent topics in medical ethics which was the main theme of this year’s...

As the school year comes to an end, high school graduates undergo the process of higher education applications, paving the path that will determine their future.Most students are forced to choose...

Listening to dementia caregivers is crucial in providing support for both the caregivers and the patients. Being able to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for caregivers to express their anger,...

Those who support the use of artificial intelligence as a marital counsellor believe that it offers a neutral, judgement-free space for couples to discuss their concerns and seek advice.My friend, who...

“Suicide, at any age, is a major issue for the family members and the whole society yet it could be even more devastating when the victim is a child or a teenager”.Last week, social media...

“Psychologists believe that healing from trauma centres around regulating the central nervous system through rhythm, repetition and bodily safety”.I have always found watching Korean dramas...

In many countries, psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed counsellors undergo years of training, certification, and supervision before practising.A recent report published in The Economist showed...

I must admit that am not a big fan of Arabic drama but when I heard about the Egyptian series ‘Lam shamsiya’ I was curious to check it out. The 15-episode series centres around an 8-year-old boy...

I recently participated in a panel discussion about how to care for an elderly parent. The event was attended by healthcare workers, caregivers and concerned family members who shared their...

The TV series ‘Adolescence’ starts with a police squad raiding a house to arrest a 13-year-old Jamie who was sleeping in his bed. At the police station, we are shown CCTV footage of Jamie...