By Chua Sook Ning, PhD One of the things that drew me to interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) was IPT’s emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Whereas cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on thoughts/behaviors, emotion focused therapy on emotions, IPT draws attention to a person’s interpersonal functioning. Thus, IPT is particularly well-suited for collectivistic cultures given the importance of relationships […]
By Low Win Li ‘Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.’[1] Regardless of language or style, music has undeniably reached the masses. Music is a source of comfort to many. Big Hit Entertainment, the company behind super boyband BTS, is committed to their […]
By Low Win Li Just like how abuse comes in many forms, the abuser and the abused takes many forms as well. It can be in the form of a young person, a well-known businessman, an adored celebrity, the elderly person next door, that middle-aged person with the kind eyes. There is no specific ‘look’ […]
By Low Win Li “You probably need to exercise more, sleep at least 8 hours a day, and avoid social media 45 minutes before going to bed.”[1] While these methods suggested may be helpful, these methods do not necessarily tackle the root of a mental health condition. There is still a glaring disconnect in the […]
By Low Win Li ‘We exist in a world today where everything can be faked or fixed. Noses can be changed, and stomachs can be tightened, and cellulite can be lasered away, apparently. Because that’s what we are told to do, which is alter ourselves in order to be beautiful.’[1] A January 2019 study published […]
By Low Win Li Last Monday, Korean pop star Sulli (Choi Jin-ri) was found dead at her home in Sujeonggu, Seongnam. She was 25 years old. A police official stated that Sulli had been suffering from severe depression, although no details have been confirmed by Sulli’s family or her agency (SM Entertainment). Her cause of […]
