During World Mental Health Day on October 10th last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for the end of mental health stigma. He reminded us that mental health is something we all have and urged that we move away from attitudes that stop people seeking vital support. Dr. Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist, […]
“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, ‘Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.’ I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” Carl Rogers was a trailblazing psychotherapist who profoundly […]
As well providing short articles that offer suggestions and tips on psychology and mental health, we wanted to introduce you to some influential figures in psychology and psychotherapy, all of whom made important contributions to the field today. Like any science, psychology continues to evolve and build on the lessons and insights gained from wisdom […]
Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. It’s a “spectrum” condition, meaning it affects people differently and to varying degrees. One of the criticial misconceptions about autism is that all autistic people have the same symptoms and needs. […]
