Why Are Teens Taking Mental Health Advice from TikTok?
Our Psychiatrist, Dr Victor Kwok, explores the role of mental health advice on social media platforms like TikTok, while also addressing the potential pitfalls.
Insights
At Private Space Medical, we believe that access to accurate and clinician-written information plays an important role in supporting mental wellbeing. Insights is a curated collection of original articles contributed by our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists. Here, we share reflections, practical perspectives, and mental health considerations on topics such as emotional wellness, therapy approaches, and psychiatric care — grounded in clinical training and day-to-day experience in mental healthcare.
Living with OCD: Everyday Strategies That Help
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental disorder which typically starts early in life, in the teenage years or younger adults.
An OCD Analogy: How to Deal with a Hungry Barking Dog?
The barking of the dog represents obsessions, which are recurrent, intrusive and anxious thoughts or urges.
Navigating Grief and Finding Your Path to Healing
When we are emotionally invested in a relationship, the grief we feel from losing that person, whether due to death or separation, can be overwhelming.
Conquer Sleepless Nights
Sleep is restorative for both the mind and body. After a good night’s rest, we look better, feel better, and make better decisions. Unfortunately, not everyone gets quality sleep every night.
Emotional Meltdowns: Helping Children Navigate Their Emotional Ups and Downs
Among its many trials, managing a child’s emotional meltdown is one of the greatest challenges many parents face; it’s an inevitable part of the parenting journey.
Anxiety Hacks: How to Tame Your Worries
If anxiety frequently shows up and persists over long periods, you likely already know that managing it can feel like a long journey. Anxiety is experienced differently by each person, and what works for someone
Schizophrenia Explained: Support and Treatment Tips
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that belongs to a group of disorders known as psychotic disorders. It is characterised by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised thinking or behaviour.
Thrive with Adult ADHD With These Tips for Daily Life
ADHD is a neurobiological condition that affects concentration, impulse control, and executive functioning. It’s not a disease but rather a natural variation in brain structure and function.
