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13 Nov 2025

Psychologist Brief

7 Crucial Questions to Ask a Psychologist in Your First Session

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when meeting a psychologist for the first time. This guide draws on insights from mental health professionals to help prepare for that crucial initial appointment. From understanding treatment approaches to establishing measurable goals, these seven questions will help ensure the therapeutic relationship is the right fit.

what questions to ask your psychologist

12 Nov 2025

Counselor Brief

Coping Strategies for Employees Stuck in Toxic Work Environments

Toxic work environments can drain energy, erode confidence, and impact mental health in profound ways. Drawing on insights from workplace psychologists and organizational behavior experts, this article explores six evidence-based strategies to help employees protect their wellbeing while dealing with challenging workplace dynamics.

coping strategies for toxic work environments

22 Aug 2025

Channel NewsAsia

The grown-up way to maintain friendships and why being curious is helpful

Feel like your conversations with old friends tend to loop over the same few topics? Experts explain how "boring" friendships may be affecting your mental elasticity and what you can do about it.

maintaining friendships

12 Sept 2025

Channel NewsAsia

What’s with the morbid jokes among youth? How to tell when laughter isn’t the best medicine

Dark humour online is helping young adults open up about struggles once kept hidden but experts caution that it can also hide pain that needs care.

using dark humour to cope with struggle

30 Oct 2025

Channel NewsAsia

Loud banging, shouting and music: More Singaporeans find themselves trapped by noisy neighbours

From late-night banging to verbal abuse, residents say official channels offer little relief in neighbour disputes, leaving many sleep-deprived and facing mental health strains.

chronic noise affects mental well-being

1 Jan 2026

Channel NewsAsia

Everyone feels scary': How catfishers are turning some singles off dating apps

The highly competitive nature of online dating has meant that more people are willing to fake their identities, with wider implications for dating norms, experts say.

what are the dangers of dating apps

30 Oct 2025

Pride.com

What is 'haunting'? Experts explain the toxic dating trend & if LGBTQ+ folks are likely victims

Queer dating experts weigh in on the newest addition to the long list of terrible dating trends.

toxic haunting and stalking of exes

18 Sept 2025

Counselor Brief

6 Ways to Adapt Your Counseling Approach for Culturally Diverse Clients

In the diverse landscape of mental health counseling, cultural competence is paramount. This article delves into essential strategies for adapting counseling approaches to meet the needs of culturally diverse clients, drawing on insights from experts in the field.

stella ong is a counsellor with cultural sensitivity
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