Understanding schizophrenia – Part 2

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How is schizophrenia treated? If you suspect someone you know is experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, encourage them to see a medical or mental ...

Understanding schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia is a serious disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Someone with schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing...

Self mutilation: What is it?

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Self-mutilation is the act of deliberately injuring one’s own body. Self-mutilation, also referred to as self-harming, self-injury, self-inflic...

Managing anxiety before exams – Part 2

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You’re relaxed during the revision period. Panic sets in the night before, or on the day of the exam, but you can cope once you’re in the ...

Managing the anxiety of exams – Part 1

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Exam season usually brings intense feelings of anxiety for many students, parents and even teachers. It is important to note that normal levels of s...

What is the issue with perfection?

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While we all seek perfection at different points of our lives, it is considered to be an unattainable goal. This is due to the highly relative nature ...

Building reciprocity – Part 2

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To create a reciprocal relationship, both persons need to be able to accept responsibility for that creation. The interdependence of a healthy relatio...

Understanding reciprocity

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The “rule of reciprocation” has to do with the universal tendency in human beings to feel compelled to repay or reciprocate when given a gif...

How to deal with difficult people?

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We have all had a time in our lives when we would have had a very difficult person to deal with. Be it a family member, a co-worker, someone in our ch...

Avoid infidelity: Respect your relationship – Part IIl

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Continued from last week’s Midweek! Discuss your concerns with your partner, or meet with a couple’s counsellor together to learn h...