Browsing: mental health

Patients are waiting weeks or months to see a psychiatrist – and outcomes are worsening. Here is how telepsychiatry may help close the access gap across Asia.

From pottery to paper journals, analogue wellness is helping Singaporeans combat digital burnout. Learn how disconnecting from your smartphone can medically reset your nervous system.

Investigating the psychological pull of Reddit’s AITA culture and how public moral judgement shapes our self-esteem and mental health in the digital age.

If your workday starts when others are winding down, your sleep may never feel quite right. Shift work interferes with the body’s internal clock, making rest harder and fatigue more common.

Instant gratification is a satisfying rush that we have all felt, but what happens when that desire for quick rewards becomes a habit?

Festive gatherings can push young nervous systems beyond their limits. An early-intervention practitioner explains why neurodivergent children struggle during celebrations and how families can support regulation, not suppression.

Sleep is meant to be a time of rest, but for some people, the thought of going to sleep triggers…

Cold plunges are touted for benefits like faster muscle recovery and enhanced mood, but while some claims are supported by research, consensus on their benefits remain mixed.

Every January begins with motivation, optimism, and big promises. Yet most New Year’s resolutions fail within weeks. Psychology explain why change breaks down, and what actually helps habits stick beyond January.

If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, CBT-I may help. This evidence-based sleep therapy treats insomnia by changing the thoughts and habits that keep you awake, offering a solution without long-term reliance on sleeping pills.