Whether we’re looking at a disorder or someone’s ability to regulate their own emotions, the biopsychosocial model can help conceptualise the contributing factors. These factors don’t sit in silos – they interact with each other.
What is “Self-Love”?
You show yourself love by treating yourself the way you would treat a loved one. This means taking care of yourself and talking to yourself with love, compassion, and understanding.
Too Poor For Mental Illness
How can a country that prides itself on healthcare policies view mental illness as a second or third priority? What I hope for is the…
Leaving the mentally ill behind
We see sights like the one above on the train. It almost becomes parts of our daily routine. I was a commuter on the train…
My Intolerance With The State Of Mental Health In Singapore
My intolerance with how mental health is treated is the straw that will one day, break my back. Even while doing my research, the inaction…
[Repost] In Love & On Medication
The first time my boyfriend hid my nearly empty packet of Alprazolam (an anti-anxiety drug that is commonly known as Xanax, and acts as a…
A Great Lecture About The Screaming Biology of Depression
Major Depression in one sentence: “a biochemical disorder with a genetic component, when early experiences influences, where a person cannot appreciate sunsets”. This is a…
Is Mental Health & Mental Illness Real?
Yes, indeed they are.
How friends help my depression
Social insufficiencies can cause serious mental health issues. We, as humans, are social creatures and need to interact with others. We yearn to have relationships…
Masters in Science But Backward in Education
We have an education system that makes our students masters in Math and Science. This was posted by Claire last week. But I believe that…