By Psychologist VR

Adolescents, Children, Society

Safe or vulnerable?

They’re immature, self-obsessed and entitled. For a generation, the millennials surely get their fair share of criticism. But a recent book iGen discovered an interesting quality of the generation – they are obsessed with safety. They are safer drivers, with fewer accidents and tickets, and are half as likely as Gen X-ers to get in […]

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09, 06, 2017
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Relationships, Society, Well-being

World Friendship Day: the link between friendship and mental health for expats

There are four aspects to expat alliances: the friends you leave behind; the friends you make in a new place; those you go back home to, and the fellow expats that you befriend. The National, 30 June 2017

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Adolescents, Society, Well-being

Focus: Glorifying suicide?

In the UAE, a school asked parents to beware of a TV show ‘13 Reasons Why’, a teen drama which shows a high schoolgirl who kills herself. The school claimed that the TV show is “so influential that teenagers nurture thoughts of killing themselves rather than confronting the challenges in life”. We asked Gulf News […]

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Anxiety, Relationships, Society, Well-being

Painful and psychologically damaging

Harassment may have varying effects on people, including anxiety and stress. Gulf News, 05 December 2016

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Children, Family, Parents, Society

Expert tips to help your kids win at life

Nowadays, we don’t just want our children to be good at studying, but also emotionally intelligent, practical, resourceful and inventive too. Aquarius, September 2016

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Children, Parents, Relationships, Society

Cutting the core of youth violence

A home away from home should be a place for learning and forming social bonds. However, studies show that rising aggression amongst students has become a global concern, and the UAE has had its fair share of incidents, prompting calls for stringent action. 999 Magazine MOI, September 2016

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09, 06, 2017
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Family, Relationships, Society, Well-being

A moving story: How to prepare for a family relocation

The end of the school year is when many families choose to leave the UAE. We look at the psychology of coping with a big change. The National, 22 June 2016

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09, 06, 2017
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Relationships, Society, Well-being

A 12-point programme for self-improvement

Some tips on how you can be a better version of yourself. Gulf News, 6 September 2016

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Relationships, Society, Well-being

Becoming a better version of yourself

We often dream about having super powers or winning accolades, but rarely do such fantasies become a reality. Self-improvement, however, doesn’t necessarily have to end up in an Oscar award or world fame. Sometimes simple steps to improve your habits and perspective can help you excel in life. Gulf News, 6 June 2016 […]

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09, 06, 2017
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By Psychologist VR

Society

Focus: Is language key to tolerance?

In one of the sessions at the Arab Media Forum this year, Loay Al Shareef, a Saudi presenter spoke about the humanitarian dimension of languages. According to him, learning a new language will help spread tolerance as it would help people understand how other people think. Gulf News readers debated the idea… Gulf News, […]

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