Who can I turn to? Differentiating between mental health professionalsWritten by Alina Fowler In the world of mental health, seeking help is a daunting task. Even with support systems themselves, there are a…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An explainerWritten by Adya Patil Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental disorder in which the patient suffers from intrusive thoughts…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A disorder on the rise in Hong KongWritten by Gavin Greaton Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder triggered by a traumatic event or experience. Common tr…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Anxiety and panic disorders: An explainerWritten by Nicole Tan Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder are among the most common mental disorders in the world. In Hon…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Understanding depression and self-harm: An explainerWritten by Audrey Chen Depression is one of the most common mood disorders, affecting more than 264 million people worldwide. It is charact…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Mental Health Advocacy: Making it a year-long effort and not just one after a tragedy[Written by Nicole Tan] Just a few days ago, the Taipei American School community was shaken by the news that one of their own — a high…Feb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021
Your ‘Quirkiness’ Is Not a Mental Illness[Written by Nicola Wong] Within the media, there’s a lot of stereotyping and misuse of labels surrounding the topic of mental illnesses...Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
Alleviating Rumination During Quarantine[Reposted from June 17, 2020] Online school has gifted HKIS and other school communities around the world with the freedom to undertake…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
