The word ‘crisis’ when written in Chinese characters, symbolises both ‘danger’ and ‘opportunity’. In fact, this is the essence of a crisis. It is the human dilemma that is universal and common in societies around the world.  A situational crisis, like the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, has taught us many key lessons about human conduct and…

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted people’s daily routines and behaviours, which might have a significant impact on a person’s well-being. For fathers, these challenges, particularly psychological ones, often go unnoticed and unspoken due to the prevailing stigma that displaying emotions and vulnerabilities are signs of weakness. Well, believe it or not, fathers need and deserve…

The Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of people around the world falling ill and dying, has forced us to confront many existential issues, particularly the fear of one’s own death. In fact, thanatophobia, or death anxiety, has fascinated and terrorised mankind for as long as humans have been recording their history. The Egyptian practice of mummification,…

As the Singapore Government announced (4 May) a re-tightening of restrictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, many of us might be experiencing a range of emotions, such as annoyance, anger, anxiety, confusion and disappointment. With the possibility of another lockdown (aka circuit breaker) not ruled out, senior clinical psychologist with Cognifyx Infinitum Chad…