The connection between mind and body, and the support available If you or someone close to you suffers from either fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you’ll know the significant impact it can have on quality of life and the ability to carry out everyday activities. While fibromyalgia...
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6 Signs When Psychotherapy is Calling for You
IMI Counselling Psychologist Jessica Lau shares an article about when is the right time to seek psychotherapy.
Teen mental health and what you should know
Teen stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal is on the rise, and we can all do more to help. In this video, IMI Clinical Psychologist Karen Lau shares with you: The challenges adolescents currently face Practical tips for teenagers to take better care of their mental health Ways that parents,...
Surviving the pandemic and quarantine
In Hong Kong we have one of the strictest quarantine policies in the world which is causing much anguish and frustration at not being able to travel freely to see friends and family. With no end in sight people are becoming demotivated, frustrated, anxious and homesick for family and friends...
A taste of happy. Recipes to soothe sadness.
These recipes contain ingredients which are proven to enhance mental health, offering a bounty of brain-boosting nutrients, which help produce feelgood neurotransmitters like serotonin.
How mindfulness can help you during the pandemic
Supporting, strengthening and sustaining our mental wellbeing, particularly in these challenging times, is as important as focusing on our physical wellbeing.
How to pause and focus on deep breathing
When you feel anxious or your mind spirals into thoughts about the future or the past, your body automatically activates your sympathetic nervous system to prepare you to fight or flee. In short bursts and where warranted (if you’re facing an impending deadline, for example) your fight-or-flight response serves a...
Is the need to be in control causing you anxiety?
Are you struggling with anxiety caused by the need to control everything around you? IMI Psychotherapist and Clinical Social worker Ilissa Howard help you look at where your need for control comes from, what it means to you, how it's impacting your life, and what small steps can be taken to ultimately make a bigger change and free you up to enjoy and experience more in life.
Pandemic parenting: why mums are burning out and strategies to recover
As the pandemic wears on, it’s natural and normal for mums to feel worn out. But it’s not ok to burnout. Core Process Psychotherapist Carole Bradshaw and Naturopathic Physician Benita Perch share the tell-tale signs of burnout and practical steps to recover.
Growth Through Adversity
There may be times when you feel you don’t have the strength and energy to continue. But – and it may not feel like it in the moment – you can transform fears and self-doubt into courage and clarity.