Emotion is associated with bodily reactions activated through neurotransmitters and hormones released by the brain. Emotion is a mental...

With the hype on social media and the internet on success and image, it is easy for people to feel pressured to measure up to the image...

When there is a highly stressful or dangerous experience, our brains go into a "freeze" mode to conserve resources for the body as a...

Sexual trauma is highly traumatic, and its scars stay long. The shock from the sexual trauma often causes the survivors confusion,...

You have been considering seeking counselling but cannot afford to see a professional counsellor. You read about counselling services...

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience. Some emotional experiences may be painful,...

Online counselling, also known as e-counselling or teletherapy, is a counselling service conducted through the internet. Traditionally,...

Fear is part of normal human reactions whereas a phobia is an intense and irrational fear, usually of something specific. It commonly...

Low mood is a state that is characterized by sadness, extreme tiredness, frustration, anxiety and/or a sense of hopelessness. People with...

Social anxiety (also known as social phobia) is a condition that causes an intense fear of socializing or being in a place where they...

Fear and anxiety are responses to stressful situations, such as going for a job interview, starting the first day of school, or making an...

Intimate violence refers to experiences of abuse or aggression from a partner in a romantic relationship, marriage or dating life. It is...

Workplace stress also has adverse effects on workers' mental health. Excessive workload, poor work-life balance, strained communication...

The fear of losing a loved one or a close friend is a natural human reaction. However, when the fear is so persistent and overwhelming...

Many people have experienced procrastination. Procrastination is when someone cannot start something they need to accomplish, e.g.,...

Many of us struggle with being worried or anxious about the possibility of failing an exam, test, job interview, probation period,...

Our interpersonal relationships are often motivated by our experience with our caregivers. People who experience enough support, trust,...

Bullying is a harmful behaviour towards another person with intention to cause physical or emotional damage. Bullying may be through done...

Sexually related trauma is highly traumatic and the effect of the abuse lingers for years. Even when they excel in other areas, the...

Children's attachment, or psychological bond and connectedness, to their caregiver significantly impacts their lifespan. Early attachment...