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Getting Caught Up In Your Emotions And Cannot Seem to Get Out?

Feelings can be signals trying to get us to pay attention to something we need, something we are not tending to. In fact, the root meaning of 'psychotherapy' in Greek is 'tending to the soul'.

Building Emotional Resilience To Cope With Stress

Politicians and psychologists in Singapore have been highlighting the role of emotional resilience in coping with the COVID-19 crisis. But what exactly is emotional resilience, and can you really learn to adapt to adversity? Let’s find out

The Anti-Depression Benefits of Art Therapy During Social Isolation

Psychologists from all parts of the world have expressed concerns about the way in which social distancing is impacting mental wellbeing. The risk of depression is high in quarantined individuals but could something be done to manage the problem? Art therapy is emerging as one of the viable therapeutic choices.

Study: Lockdowns and Quarantines - Their Profound Effect on Mental Health

How does quarantine affect mental health? This is an incredibly important question in light of the latest coronavirus pandemic. Mental health professionals have warned that prolonged social distancing could be expected to produce serious negative effects from a psychological point of view.

Psychological Treatment Labelled Non-Essential Service Under Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Measures

The government has removed psychological treatments from the list of essential services under the Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Measures. Psychologists in Singapore are worried about giving their patients quality assistance, especially when they have to do so remotely.

Covid-19 Measures, Loneliness and Depression

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Social distancing is currently one of the most pronounced measures against the spread of coronavirus. People are working from home and going out solely for groceries and supplies. Is this way of living contributing to a higher risk of depression due to loneliness?

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Social Distancing

The absence of human contact and the forced social isolation stemming from the Covid-19 situation can impact mental health in more than one negative way. What are the potential effects of the quarantine and are there any options for overcoming these problems?