How did mental illness and mental health treatment evolve to what it is today? Our Clinical Psychologist Florentyna Chuah share with us a brief history of mental illness. Mental illness has a long history and isn’t always a flattering story. So, let’s travel back in time to find out!

Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A small amount of stress can help you perform under pressure, help you to stay focus and motivate you to excel in your work. If you frequently find yourself feeling worn out and overwhelmed, do take control of your lifestyle, emotions, thoughts and actions. No matter how stressful your life is, there is always ways to overcome the pressure and regain control

If you find that you’re perpetually anxious and it is affecting your daily function, then it is a problem. You aren’t just worried about one specific issue, but instead, you overthink almost every aspect of everyday life, including, health, work, finances, and so on. The nervousness leads to worries beyond your control and you’re perpetually in fear that something terrible will happen. Here are 8 things you can do to help you beat anxiety

Anxiety is a normal emotional experience and everyone will experience some form of anxiety at any point in their life. Public speaking, taking an exam or seeing cockroaches/spiders will make most people anxious. However, we cope by being cautious and prepared. It normally does not interrupt us from doing our daily tasks. Anxiety disorder happens when the feeling of intense fear and distress is overwhelming and it interferes with daily activities

The National Institute of Mental Health describes a major depressive episode as “a period of two weeks or longer during which there is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, and self-image.” Here are some of the most common symptoms that point to the presence of depression

One of the areas which causes emotional friction for many people is Relating With Others. Unless we mindfully and consciously make note of addressing what is our style and how we can ease the friction with others, we may find that our stress-levels tend to elevate. And once we notice that our stress levels are elevated, we might also note that our decision-making process is affected, and we might even fall physically sick. If you find that there are roadblocks in the way that you relate with others, try these 3 tips to see if the quality of communication improves.

Getting a good night’s sleep requires more than just going to bed on time. Here are some sleep tips to give yourself the best chance of getting consistent, quality sleep each night