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Monoculturalism is a term often used in sociology to describe group dynamics. It refers to a culture that is dominated by a single shared objective, belief or other elements that define a group.In a...

Professor Carol Dweck is an American psychologist who introduced the concept of Mindset, how it affects us, and how we can improve it.According to her, there are two types, fixed and growth mindset....

Ahmed was in his late forties when he had his first heart attack. He was working on his computer at home when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain. He initially thought it was muscle pain but...

Every summer millions of people around the globe take holidays either locally or abroad. Some do it to escape the hot weather, while others enjoy a break from work or travel to see their...

“The person who does not read has no advantage over the person who cannot read.”Reading, in my opinion is one of the most important yet unappreciated skills we learn during our early childhood,...

It is fascinating to hear about the coronation of King Charles III and the historical significance of this event for the United Kingdom.Saturday 6th of May 2023 was a special day for the UK and...

I have been working as a psychiatrist for over 28 years and the one question I get on regular bases from my patients is “doctor, would I get addicted to antidepressants?”And despite saying no and...

As we completed the holy month of Ramadhan, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al Fitr, a festive season where we celebrate the achievements of 30 days of fasting and worshiping.During Eid...

A woman in her early 70s was brought to our memory clinic by her husband who was in his 80s. She had severe Alzheimer’s and was unable to describe her symptoms.The husband was her main caregiver. He...

A few weeks ago, The Guardian, a British newspaper, published a story about a chatbot program that declared its love for a user, told him to leave his wife, and be with it. The chatbot said,...

Each year, Muslims around the world await the holy month of Ramadhan.The month of fasting is for giving to the poor and doing other good deeds. For many of us it is also a time to reflect on our life...

When you visit a doctor, he or she will start by asking what brought you to the clinic?You will then be examined and if needed asked to do some tests, and before you leave you would ask ‘what is...

Motivation is a widely discussed topic within various communities – whether they be personal or professional – and is an object of interest for many people, from managers who aim to boost...

Roxane Gay is an American professor, editor, and social commentator and best seller writer. She is well-known for writing about her experience with obesity.In her book, “Hunger, a memoir,” she...

Imagine that you have fifty 20-year-olds in front of you, and you are presented with the task of estimating how many of them would achieve their goals within a 40-year time span.All of these...

THE AFRICAN proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” is used to emphasise that community interaction is essential for children to grow in a safe and healthy environment.However modern life...

Last month, Google laid off over 12,000 of its employees from different sectors. This news caused negative feelings among employees in other companies ranging from guilt.“Why do I still have a job...

According to the American Psychological Association, demoralisation can be defined as the “breakdown of values, standards and morals of an individual or group, such as may occur in periods of rapid...

It is now February and few of us are sticking to their new year resolutions, thinking about the gym membership, the special diet to help you lose weight. When such plans don’t come through most...

“People come to therapy with their own assumptions about what would it involve, despite being reminded about confidentiality “When people come to my clinic for consultation I offer to shake their...