“Cognitive therapy seeks to alleviate psychological stresses by correcting faulty conceptions and self-signals. By correcting erroneous beliefs we can lower excessive reactions.” Aaron Beck was well-known for his optimistic outlook and stylish bowties. He was also one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th and early 21st Centuries, thanks to his development Cognitive Behavioural […]
mental health awareness
Breaking the stigma: what does effective mental health messaging look like?
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, […]