- 09, 06, 2017
- 6 Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- 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
- 33 Comments.
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
- 72 Comments.
- 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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- Family, Relationships, Well-being
Let the elderly make their own decisions
If you are an elderly person, you may have at some point considered whether it would be better for you to live on your own or with a family member. Gulf News, 14 November 2016
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- 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
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- 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
- No Comments.
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- 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
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- Well-being
A life long quest. What is happiness?
Is happiness in the external world, in our genes, or in personal achIevements? All of that matters, but to really fInd a sustaIned state of peace and bliss, our bIggest ally is our highly malleable brain. 999 Magazine MOI, January 2016
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- Well-being
No barriers to fitness: the growing appeal of obstacle course challenges
Obstacle challenge courses have skyrocketed in popularity. Think you’ve got what it takes? The National, 11 November 2015
Take a Tour- 09, 03, 2013
- No Comments.
- By Psychologist VR
- Well-being
How to have the best night’s sleep of your life.
Recent figures suggest that around half the population of the UAE suffers from a sleep disorder. And with the debilitating effects of too little sleep ranging from headaches and irritability to obesity and a weakened immune system, there’s never been a better time for a solid eight hours. Good, September 2013
Take a TourRecent Posts
- Safe or vulnerable?
- It is all about being prepared
- World Friendship Day: the link between friendship and mental health for expats
- Focus: Glorifying suicide?
- Painful and psychologically damaging
- Let the elderly make their own decisions
- Expert tips to help your kids win at life