- 09, 22, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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, […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- Relationships, Society, Well-being
Sexuality, empowerment and the changing female archetype
We look at empowerment and sexuality over the years. Aquarius Magazine, March 2016
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- Adolescents, Children, Society
Dangerous social media challenges play on children’s minds
Every time an ill-intended challenge goes viral, the young are susceptible. Gulf News, 22 August 2015
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- Focus: Glorifying suicide?
- Painful and psychologically damaging
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- Expert tips to help your kids win at life
- Cutting the core of youth violence