Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that can occur when the seasons change, especially in winter when there is less light. Photo / Getty Images Online Exclusive What’s it like to live with…? is a fortnightly column in which New Zealanders from all walks of life share their first-hand experiences. In this … Read more
Going to therapy is an essential part of true self-care. It is a process that helps people understand themselves better. Therapy provides tools to navigate the often stormy world of relationships, and shows how to communicate effectively and how to locate your emotional needs. However, increasing awareness about mental health has certain disadvantages, Specifically, the … Read more
If there’s one thing we can all relate to at some point in our lives, it’s the experience of “traveler’s blues” after returning home from a trip. While the memories you make on vacation last a lifetime, adjusting to reality can be difficult to accept during the first few weeks back home. A woman took … Read more
In Myself podcast episode about adult children of dysfunctional families, I mention that it’s easy to go to therapy (especially now that most people are offering teletherapy) but hard to decide to go to therapy. I would like to expand this for all the people who are interested in what I talk about in therapy … Read more
Most diagnosed or undiagnosed psychopaths prefer to keep their condition to themselves. But one woman is using her social media platform to raise awareness about her antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). The woman who passes @victhepath on TikTokfrequently posts educational content about ASPD, hoping to reduce the stigma surrounding psychopaths and help these people find a … Read more
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Health workers in hospital emergency departments are regularly confronted with abusive behavior from mental health patients. Photo/Getty Images As the medical system faces overload again during a busy winter, documents reveal healthcare workers in the busy Auckland City Hospital emergency department regularly face abusive behavior and threats from mentally ill patients. Sophie writes. Generate. A … Read more