6 Ways to Find Balance and Perspective During COVID-19
Note: This information is not intended to serve as medical advice or treatment for any person. Those seeking medical advice or treatment for any condition during this time should contact…
Coping with a Lack of Sunlight During COVID-19
In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, frequently referred to as COVID-19, many precautions are being encouraged to reduce the risk of infection. One such precaution is self-isolation. Self-isolation is…
How can COVID-19 help us Understand People with OCD and Anxiety Disorder?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, also known as COVID-19, fear and panic were amongst the first emotions present within the international community. These same emotions have for long…
10 Ways to Boost Your Productivity at Home During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in the lives of many. During this time, some of us have been more affected than others and the influence of these…
The New Kid On The Block: Eco-Anxiety & Climate Change
A survey in 2018 found that 70% of people in the US are worried about climate change, and 51% report feeling “helpless”. Global attention has been dedicated to the large-scale,…
Consent Culture from a “Traditional” Standpoint
Growing up in a Muslim household, a Muslim school, and a Muslim community, sex was rarely a topic of discussion, if ever. Even to this day, at 18-years-old, I have…
How Helping Other Women Transformed My Life
Very recently, I’ve been asked by a dear friend of mine how I manage to keep a smile on my face amidst all what I go through, and my answer…
Is Instagram Hiding “Likes” Really Making a Difference?
Instagram has been very smart in understanding that many people, especially the younger demographics have been negatively affected by the utilization of their platform. The question here remains; In our…
How Therapy Saved My Life
My family is no stranger to psychiatrists or therapists; from a young age, I have suffered from ADHD and Tourette syndrome and, because my parents wanted nothing more than a…
The Science of Raising Happy Kids in 8 Steps
When parents are asked what they would like for their children, there is one thing they all want. Happiness. But what is happiness? Happiness for children is not getting everything…