According to the estimation of the government, there are approximately 300,000 people being quarantined due to Covid infection or their family members being infected. It is beyond dispute that those who are quarantined need to take good care of themselves by doing health and psychologically beneficial activities during this period. These activities may include physical …
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More and more people stay home for work and study to maintain social distancing due to the worsening of the 5th wave of the pandemic. Given all the restrictions in social distancing, it is less likely that we could meet our family members or friends for gatherings. Even though it is very convenient for us …
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The recent worsening of the 5th wave of the pandemic in Hong Kong has increased the anxiety and fear of many people. As the situation is still not under controlled, we all need to face enormous uncertainty in our lives. Many people worry about the possibility of being infected and being sent to the quarantine …
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On 16 February, The New York Times reported a large study conducted in USA analyzing nearly 154,000 covid patients, without prior diagnosis or treatment for mental illnesses. It was found that, for those who were infected by COVID-19, about 39% of them were more likely to be diagnosed with depression and about 35% of them …
Relationships are the hot topic for this week as both Western and Chinese Valentine’s Days are in the same week. Many couples celebrated these two Valentine’s Days in their special ways despite the pandemic. Some people might find their partners very dedicated to surprise them with gifts and flowers. Some other people might find their …
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More and more people are seeking psychological services in recent decades due to the increase awareness of the importance of psychological well-being. When people are seeking help, they may have difficulties to differentiate between psychotherapy and counselling. Some people are feeling confused as they do not know whether to seek help from a counsellor or …
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