Mental Health

Is it anxiety or is it a panic attack? People often use the terms interchangeably, however, the two are different. Anxiety is characterized by excessive thoughts and feelings

"One in seven adults in Singapore has suffered a mood, anxiety, or alcohol use problem in their lifetime," according to a recent poll by the Institute of Mental

A person's attachment style is their specific way of relating to others in relationships. The attachment style was first developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth and psychiatrist John Bowlby

By Marcus HooApathy indicates the absence of passion. This is the etymological meaning of the term that makes passion coincide with everything concerning the affective sphere, that is: emotions, feelings and desires.On one

By Marcus HooSympathy means the feeling of sorrow or commiseration for the hardships, problems and pain caused to another person. It is often confused with empathy which refers to an individual’s

By Marcus HooWhat is Empathy?Empathy is the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation.

By Marcus HooObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions and compulsions that interfere with daily life. OCD was formerly classified as an anxiety disorder because people

By Marcus HooAnxiety is a common mental health problem that refers to being in a persistent state of worry or displaying excessive amounts of fear. Everyone worries about

By Marcus HooDepression occurs in the context of a depressive disorder, which is a class of mood disorders that derives from an interaction of biological, psychological, and social