This article offers kind ways to encourage a reluctant loved one to try therapy. It suggests listening, sharing reasons for therapy, and involving them in the process. It advises patience, respect, and gentle education about therapy. In crises, it recommends staying calm and seeking professional help. Overall, it emphasises support without pressure.

It’s been a long, exhausting day at work. Your client kept calling you, your boss kept demanding your report, and you also had a few meetings online and offline. All this happened in just one day. We hear you. All you want to do right now is go back home and sit down on your cosy couch. The good news is that there are many other activities that you can do to eliminate your stress right away.

Gen Z has repackaged the activity of ‘sleep’ as “Bed Rotting”, the latest buzz word related to ‘self-care’ on social media. As of 2 May 2024, searching up “Bed Rotting” on TikTok brings up a total of 74.8 million posts. But what is it, really? Is it any different from having a lie-in after an exhausting day or week?

Have we truly broken down the stigma around mental health in Asia, or are there still barriers beneath the surface? Using case studies from Singapore, let's dive into the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and what’s next for mental health in the region.

Transitioning into a new job and a new season of life, perhaps in a new city or country can bring a lot of excitement. However, it can also come with its share of challenges. Sometimes, in our enthusiasm to excel in our careers, we may end up pushing ourselves too hard that we take on more stress than is acceptable. This can lead to burnout if we don’t manage workplace stress properly.

This article explores the concept of parasocial relationships, wherein individuals form intense emotional bonds with public figures they encounter through media exposure. While parasocial relationships offer emotional comfort and inspiration, they also pose risks of isolation and distorted reality. The article emphasises the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective and nurturing real-life connections.