Any parent can recount instances where their child misbehaved or did not obey the rules. This can be just a common phase in children’s development as they push limits and demonstrate autonomy. But what if these defiant acts continue beyond what’s typical? What if they happen so frequently that they take over family life, put pressure on relationships, and interfere with school performance? In such situations, we might be dealing with something more than just misbehaviour. What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)? ODD is an impulse control behaviour problem that starts in childhood, usually ..read more

In a world where social media frequently establishes unattainable beauty standards, many believe that appearance equals to power. Some invest excessive time and effort in their appearance and may develop debilitating obsession with perceived flaws, which can manifest a condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Individuals with BDD constantly check themselves and compare themselves with others, concealing flaws through camouflage and avoiding social activities. The repetitive and dysfunctional behaviours related to appearance concerns may disrupt daily functioning and result in anxiety a ..read more

Have you ever met someone who behaves in ways that seem bizarre and incomprehensible? They may have a personality disorder. Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that can affect an individual’s emotional, social, and occupational functioning. The DSM-5 recognizes ten different types, each with its own characteristics and challenges. Understanding these disorders can help us to better understand and support individuals who are struggling with them. Different Types of Personality Problems Paranoid Personality Disorder: People with this order are often distrustful and su ..read more

Overview Affordable sex therapy in Singapore with Rogerian Psychology Centre Overview What is sex therapy? Sex therapy is therapy where one’s sexuality, sexual concerns and problems are discussed in individual or marriage counseling. It is quite surprising how many therapists that do couples therapy and marriage counseling don’t talk about sex. The reality is that if marriage counseling does not deal directly with sexuality, it avoids a central issue in the relationship. Also what does this really communicate? The message that is given when you don’t talk about sex in marriage counseling is “s ..read more

With recession looming right around the corner, and inflation have seeped into everyday lives with increase in prices overall, where does prioritizing mental health needs fall into the overarching need of a person to function holistically? Traditionally, mental health will only be prioritized when people generally feel safe and secure about their finances and able to afford products and services that are perceived as an extension of their basic needs. However, the post-covid world seems to suggest that mental health as in fact as critical as physical health needs. Individuals who are mentally ..read more

Don’t let yourself be a victim of unknown challenges, get an affordable test for adult ADHD today! Hyperactive mind Typically, in our society, when we talk about ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, people would usually think of children or students who struggles with social emotional learning needs as well as educational needs. Almost no one would think of adults as likely victims of struggles relating to ADHD challenges. Adults are the forgotten people, who struggles with constant insecurities, self-blame, self-esteem problems, depression, anxiety, all simply because of ADHD chall ..read more

By Megan Choy About Brain The human brain is a complex organ that regulates all processes in our body including our emotions, thoughts, memory, movement, breathing, and nervous system. It weighs about 1.5kg and contains about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections. Our brain is divided into two halves, known as hemispheres, with each half controlling specific functions, also known as brain lateralization. Brain lateralization is also linked to handedness where right-handers are more dominant in the left hemisphere of the brain while left-handers are more dominant in the right hemisph ..read more

The need to feel loved is a primary human emotional need and fulfills our desire to find intimacy with a person that we are compatible with. This creates a sense of belonging and harmony in a relationship. The word love is ubiquitous in our society. We use the word to describe our deep affection towards someone (e.g. partner, spouse), animals (e.g., dogs, cats) and even objects (e.g., flowers, nature). We even use love to rationalize our behavior or actions, like doing something out of love for someone. As love may be expressed in many forms, some more visible than others, how do we communicat ..read more

In our every day lives it is believed that for any person to be successful what matters most is their level of intelligence, talent and even luck. But various studies shows that intelligence and talent play only a small part in predicting a person’s achievement or success in life. The major role is played by what is call ‘grit’ or ‘mental toughness’. People who can keep themselves focused and are continuously pushing themselves to achieve long term goals despite all the setbacks are said to be mentally tough. In our life, we our confronted with unexpected challenges. Some people can handle th ..read more

Migrants face unique challenges and have less support system Overview The world of globalization and growing economy has led to change in social and economic conditions throughout the world which has contributed to the rise in transnational workers. In Singapore migrant workers comprises of about one fifth of residents’ population and forms a vital component of the workforce. Primarily they work in construction, manufacturing, construction, and as domestic help. These workers face various stressors that somehow act as a barrier to adjust into the new environment. This makes them prone to ment ..read more