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Stress & Mental Health
Stress is ubiquitous. Oftentimes, we experience stressful situations involving intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal issues. Stress can affect anyone in various form, be it as traumatic events...
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Sober Up!: 3 Healthy Habits
Sober Up!: 3 Healthy Habits Keeping steady on the road to recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction means more than just quitting a substance; it’s an entire lifestyle change. Rebuilding a healthy...
View ArticleHow Gratitude Improves Our Well-being?
At some point of our life, someone, perhaps your parents, teachers, lecturers or friends have done a little thing; this little thing, although it is small but you feel grateful. What is that thing we...
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How Self-compassion Improves Our Well-being?
Believe it or not, 70% of the people in this world does not possess self-compassion. So what is self-compassion? When our best friend is having some difficult moments in his/her life, we will...
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Why Mental Health Myths Are MORE HARMFUL Than You Imagined
Myths in life are unavoidable. Some are so persistent that they are communicated from one generation to another. One of the first myths I encountered is that “kids with two crowns (aka “whorls”) on...
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Mindfulness: Time-Travelling With Our Minds
Mindfulness: Time-Travelling With Our Minds When I was just a kid, going to the barbershop was always exciting for me as not only is that a place for me to have a haircut, but it also acts as a...
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Why I Think about Death Everyday
Death is a universal truth. We will all die one day. No one is an exception as it role calls people to be invited in an everlasting sleep. People respond in various ways when the topic of life’s...
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“I am so OCD!”: What We Need to Know about OCD
“I am so OCD!” This phrase has become a common phrase on social media to describe one’s cleaning, checking, or organising behaviours. It’s meant to be a joke, but “OCD” — the abbreviation of “Obsessive...
View ArticleBecome a Certified Therapist in 3-Days (Is it Legit?)
Therapist Course in 3-Days? “Certification in Adult Psychological Assessment” “Certification in Expressive Art Therapy” “Certification in Professional Adult Psychotherapy” and many more… Wow! According...
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Suicide: The Importance of Education & Policy
A myth that seems to be floating around in the wake of all these suicide incidents and attempts is that talking about suicide encourages it more. The truth is contrary: open communication about...
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Making A Difference About Bullying
We all know that bullying is bad. We also know that in all cases of bullying there’s a bully and a victim. But there’s ACTUALLY another party involved that is often left out of the spotlight, and they...
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Well-Being: Is It Determined by Self-Control?
Well-Being: Is It Determined by Self-Control? Introduction Our inner self is our personal, internal identity. And this identity (personality) is in turn closely related to our personal values and core...
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Social Media: Is It Leading to Narcissism?
Social media has grown to be an essential aspect of society. Not only does it provide educational opportunities, it is also helpful for networking. It is a medium that allows us to stay connected with...
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Autism Is NOT A Disease: Don’t Just Cure Us, Understand Us
A Talk On Autism By Dr. Alvin Ng Autism’s key deficit lies in the impairment in social understanding. People with autism don’t see the need to make friends and they have difficulty with social...
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Pseudoscience in Malaysia
PSEUDOSCIENCE: THE HARDER QUESTIONS When psychology was that new kid on the block in Malaysia, it promised to enhance our lives through empowering our minds with better understanding of the science of...
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Free Counseling @ Monash University (Malaysians Only)
Counseling has always had a certain mystique to it. As such, the field is filled with myths, and all myths exist out of a need to understand something mysterious, hidden, or difficult. This is because...
View ArticleGoodbye Patreon, and Thank You Patrons!
Hey guys, how are you doing? We hope this letter finds you well. Don’t worry, this is not (really) a goodbye letter. This is a letter written with great appreciation from us, the MY Psychology team....
View ArticlePerson Centered Approach: A Brief Introduction
More often than not, we all just need to feel heard and empathized with. Life can throw human beings with all sorts of obstacles: unqualified parents, harsh mentors, loss of loved ones, toxic...
View ArticleExpanding Psychoeducation Beyond Mental Health
I find psychoeducation to be an awkward term to learn. The simplicity of the ideas shown by the two terms ‘psychology’ and ‘education’ is somehow intellectualized and manualized into complex-sounding...
View ArticleHow Did We Forget About Self-Care?
Three months before his suicide, David Berman, legendary indie rock artist of Silver Jews fame, wrote a song called “All My Happiness is Gone”. Fans of his have long known him to be depressed; in fact,...
View ArticleWhat is Depression: Symptoms & Treatments
Depression is one of the most talked-about mental illnesses today. This might be because of a rise in mental health awareness, and the willingness for people with depression to share their experiences....
View ArticleWhat Is Counselling Exactly About?
One reason why mental health services is not well understood is because it is incredibly difficult to explain them. More often than not practitioners and educators have to resort to using textbook...
View ArticleWhat is Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms & Treatments
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (or GAD), despite the word “generalized” in its name, is not about common anxieties. It is a mental disorder belonging to Anxiety Disorders, which also includes other...
View ArticleTo Those Who Suffer From Mental Health Issues, It Could Have Been Me
“It could have been me.” That’s what I think, day in and day out, ever since I started working as an administrator at MY Psychology’s center. One of my tasks as an admin involves me replying to...
View ArticleWhat is Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms and Treatments
It’s actually quite common for some of us to feel embarrassed when we are in a public place or while we are in social situations, especially when we are required to perform (e.g. a dance, or a theatre...
View ArticleWhat is Panic Disorder: Symptoms & Treatment
What is a Panic Attack? (Symptoms) In situations where we feel threatened or scared, it’s normal to feel panic or terror, which may consist of signs such as your heart beating faster, like you have...
View ArticleWhy We Should Keep Listening To Sad Songs? (Even During New Year’s Eve)
It is New Year’s Eve, and I am at Langkawi Island. It is a sunny day outside. Beautiful even. Most probably a lot of people are having fun outdoors, talking about happy things to their cheerful...
View ArticleNew Year, New Me?
As I stood at the balcony by the sea, leaning onto the varnished wooden banisters, little lights shimmered on the shivery surface of the ocean, far and near. It was 11.57pm, December 31st of 2019, the...
View Article3 Things You Should Know About Psychotherapy
Here at MY Psychology’s center (@Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), we offer psychotherapy services for the general public. But we always encounter the same questions about what it is about, as well as...
View ArticleWhat is Psychotherapy / Counselling? Does it work?
How does psychotherapy/counselling work? Different types of psychotherapy would have different theories that explain its underlying mechanics, as well as their own methods. But a more universal...
View ArticleI Studied Because I Was Afraid
“Between the wish and the thing the world lies waiting.” ― Cormac McCarthy, “All the Pretty Horses” A Dream The sound of pens and pencils scribbling against paper on a wooden table is unmistakable. I...
View ArticleWhat is OCD: Symptoms & Treatments
It is common to hear people say that they have OCD, saying things like, “I like to arrange things neatly, I must have OCD”, or “I really like cleanliness, I am that OCD”. But there’s a difference...
View ArticleDo I Need Psychotherapy or Counseling Services?
Do I Need Psychotherapy Or Counseling Services? Do I need psychotherapy or counseling? Or only if I am “mentally ill”? No. Most people who come for psychotherapy or counseling are ordinary people who...
View ArticleHow Do I Manage My Emotion?
“Can I feel sad for a moment? “ I remember someone asking. “Just for a moment, is that ok?” But aren’t we all trying to feel happy all the time? Isn’t it right to try to cheer up frustrated people?...
View ArticlePanic and Phobias: Symptoms & Treatments
What are some of your greatest fears? Have you experienced this sensation of fear and dread that is so immense that you feel like you are about to pass out? Heavy breathing, sweating, racing heart,...
View ArticleTrauma and Stress-Related Disorders: Symptoms & Treatments
We are all shaped by our life experiences. Some of us live relatively safe lives that are sheltered from both physical and psychological hazards. The rest of us are not that fortunate and have suffered...
View ArticleI Need Professional Mental Health Help, Who Shall I Find? (in Malaysia)
In Malaysia, when it comes to seeking mental health help from professionals, this is a very common question we mental health institutes or professionals face: “Who should I find? A counselor? A...
View ArticleWhere Can I Find Professional Mental Health Help (in Malaysia)?
In Malaysia, there are all sorts of settings where you can seek professional mental health support/services. Hence, it is very common for clients or those who are in need of such services to feel...
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Some Thoughts on the Covid-19 Pandemic
“This is not the end of the world, This is just us taking over.” – (A random motorist’s t-shirt slogan, seen on 18th March 2020) Biological weapons & bat-eaters It started with whispers surrounding...
View ArticleCOVID-19 is blowing up my family group chat, where do I even begin
(Written by Alyssa Low & Ooi Huan Jie) Entering the 17th day of the Movement Control Order, everyone seems to be a little more on edge than they were when this began. Time seems to be passing a lot...
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Psychology Behind Bars: A Reflective Writing From Frankl’s “Man’s Search For...
Weeks past the Quarantine Period (due to COVID-19), I find myself limited. The four corners of my room became my daily view. The window where I get to see how it’s like in the outside world is now...
View Article3 Things You Don’t Know About Psychotherapy
I remember my mom asking me some time ago, with a curious look in her eyes, “So, how does therapy work? You just talk to people and then you can cure their mental disorders? ” Psychotherapy has in...
View ArticleEating Disorder: Symptoms & Treatments
Eating is an important ritual that enables us to sustain and nourish ourselves. Unfortunately, often due to external stress, this process can go wayward leading to some very bizarre eating behaviors...
View ArticleGrief and Bereavement: Symptoms and Treatment
Nothing in this world lasts forever, and it is human nature that we attach ourselves to objects or matters that are unfortunately temporary. Grief is the process of suffering that ensues when we are...
View ArticleHow A Pandemic Deprives Your Psychological Needs
The epidemiological crisis brought forth by COVID-19 infections has a psychological domain, normally invisible to the public eye, which has steadily become more obvious. Thanks to the conversations...
View ArticleBecoming A Therapist: Going Beyond ‘I Want To Help People’
“Why not be a lawyer instead? They earn more money.” An angry acquaintance was extremely upset to be told this, because this did not come from the average Asian parent or busybody relative. This came...
View ArticleI love you but my words hurt you: 4 signs that predict divorce.
Have you ever wondered what makes a healthy romantic relationship? Everyone wants to have a healthy and a romantic relationship, however, the reality seems to be always different from what we are...
View ArticleThe deepest pain that I’ve ever felt was denying my true feelings and emotions.
Life is not as beautiful as I think it is…… When I was younger, I have always thought life is full of happiness, full of hope and full of wonderful things to be discovered. Being the youngest in my...
View ArticleSometimes, we don’t need advice, we just need somebody to listen to.
I just want someone to listen to me, is that too much to ask for? Everyone wants their voice to be heard, to be understood, and to be emphasized. But oftentimes, their voices are not being heard. I...
View ArticleIf I See a Therapist, Does that Mean I Am Crazy?
“Yes, we have clients coming over to seek therapy services every single day.” “Wow, I didn’t know so many people have “mental issues” nowadays .” Last weekend, I was having a conversation with a group...
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