An article written for clozette.co on the benefits of starting a new hobby during this pandemic. Full article can be found HERE:US and UK-trained psychologist and Singapore-based counsellor Dr. Maria Micha shared that starting a new hobby helps “create a different mindset” no matter what its nature or calibre is. This is due to human [...]
In conjunction with Business Times I have made a series of corporate mental health videos with simple tips for the individual to cope with the psychological challenges of Covid-19. First video can be found HERE: How managers can address staff mental health amid Covid-19 - video can be found HERE: © Maria Micha. All [...]
An article written for The Peak Magazine on getting through Covid-19 psychologically. Full article can be found HERE: Since the lockdown began, have you been sleeping more or less than you usually do, and waking up at unusual hours? Is your energy level different, and are you moodier than before? Have your dietary habits [...]
With everyone on lockdown during this time some of us may be suffering from anxiety. In this video I share some tips and ideas on how to deal with these feelings. © Maria Micha. All Rights Reserved. All articles and content belong to Maria Micha and may not be reproduced or used [...]
The threat of Covid-19 has affected all of us regardless of our nationality, location, gender, age, educational level, financial power, and social status. We are all experiencing the anxiety of an uncertain future in terms of health, wealth and occupational security. The world is changing fast as well as our daily routine and the processes [...]
Tension and resentment between partners have been on the rise since the beginning of quarantine and social distancing. Within a few days of restrictive living, the majority of individuals get anxious, irritable, and pessimistic. As a result, conflict is easier to build up and emotional explosions are likely to be manifested. Partners are missing their [...]
Are you experiencing obsessive thoughts or compulsions? Try my simple test below and gain some insight on it. The following test is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a tool that can indicate symptoms of OCD (i.e. repetitive thoughts or cycles of thoughts, incessant rumination, or compulsive acts that cannot be stopped). In the event [...]
Discard the notion of perfection as it will only make you more stressed and less innovative. Instead grow a strong belief in your mental abilities. You possess the creative “magic” and no one can take it away from you. Your history is your proof. Your skills, knowledge and ability to synthesize information has made [...]
This test is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a tool that can indicate depressive symptoms. In the event you have more than 5 symptoms, you should talk to a psychotherapist/clinical mental health counselor or psychiatrist; a medical professional with the credentials to diagnose depressive disorder. The symptoms need to be present for 2 weeks [...]
Depression is one of the leading psychological illnesses today, especially in adolescents. Although, only half the teenagers suffering from depression are diagnosed before reaching adulthood, they are particularly vulnerable to depression. Depressive feelings are intrinsically connected with the main function of adolescence: “The search for one’s identity”. Adolescents frequently agonize over defining themselves socially [...]
