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Building and maintaining healthy relationships based on your attachment style
‘Attachment styles’ indicate the way we tend to behave in romantic relationships based on the emotional bond we developed with our main caregiver during early childhood. Rather than a life-long barrier to having a healthy relationship, the key is to view your attachment style as a chance to grow and better understand yourself. Here are a few suggestions of what you can do to nurture your relationships based on your attachment style.
Dealing with generation gaps in mental health understanding
Terms like “Gen Z” and “Boomers” often come with behavioural stereotypes. However, experts warn against overgeneralising - while generational differences exist, we also share notable common ground. As sociology notes, it's more useful to view generational change as shaped by shared the timely context. By understanding it through the lens of broader social and historical influences, learn how we can apply the same approach to mental health - understanding.
Just Breathe. Just Be.—Detaching Self-worth from Success.
In cultures that emphasise achievement, it’s easy to believe worth comes from success - good grades, a prestigious job, constant progress. But when success fades, so can our sense of identity. Fear of failure or falling behind can stop us from exploring new paths or learning for joy. Real change begins by questioning these beliefs and choosing values - like mental well-being - that make space for imperfection, reflection, and growth.
How to talk about mental health with your Asian family
Talking about mental well-being at home can be daunting, especially if you come from an Asian background, where emotional struggles are often denied, misinterpreted—or worse, stigmatized. For example, even though depression affects 3.8% of the global population, it’s still sometimes believed to be caused by a lack of willpower in East Asian cultures.
Can people with schizophrenia live ‘normal’ lives?
When people hear the word “schizophrenia,” they often picture chaos, voices in one’s head, erratic behaviour, and disconnection from reality. These portrayals, shaped largely by the media, miss the nuances of what it’s actually like to live with the condition. This article takes a closer look at what schizophrenia is, what it isn’t, and whether living a so-called “normal” life is possible with the right support in place.
What Asian Rituals Can Teach Us about Mental Well-Being
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Asia is famous for its deeply rooted and rich cultures and rituals. The long-standing traditions integrate into our everyday lives, even in modern times. It’s not far-fetched to say that there are a lot of things we can learn from those rituals. Taking the essence of the ancient wisdom from Asian rituals, we might just be able to learn a lot about mental well-being.
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