Stop labelling people. We are not jars | Betapsi
Labelling – does it help or hurt? Anxious. Depressed. Suicidal. Autistic. Dyslexic. These are just some labels that name certain conditions that we have become […]
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Is Sex Education even a thing in Malta? | Betapsi
With Pride season kicking in, there is a lot of talk about gender and sexual orientation going on. This implies the topic of sex in […]
Break the stereotypes, Men have emotions too
Men have as much problems, but look for therapy less than women. Therapy has been majorly successful in guiding people to a more positive outlook […]
What makes you, you? Ask your parents
Attachment can be defined as a bond you develop through time, which consists of comfort, trust, and affection. It is the development of a loving […]
Why do we try so hard to be relatable?
In the age of social media, where being accepted and liked boils down to the number of likes, comments and retweets we get, how do […]
Therapy isn’t just for the mentally ill
We may have different reasons for going to therapy or counselling and not all of them have to do with mental illness. It could be […]
Do You Love Yourself a bit Too Much? | Narcissism w/ Betapsi
The day and age we live in is one that empowers and celebrates the individual more than any other time before us. It needs to […]
Trust Us, It’s Not as Fun As It Looks | Fear of Missing Out [FoMO]
The Fear of Missing Out, also known as FoMO, is a booming phenomenon in this ever-changing world.: a world that can be viewed simply through […]
Depressed Only During One Season? It’s Not Just a Phase
We frequently hear about psychological disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, but we barely hear about cases of SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder is classified under depression […]
Is our Education System ruining our Mental Health?
It’s no secret nowadays that there is immense pressure on students to succeed academically. Whether you’d like to admit it or not, children and teens […]
Is Addiction a choice? Who’s to blame?
The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘Addiction’ as “The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.” This, however, does not capture what […]
Do we need to keep Mt. Carmel alive?
On Wednesday the 5th of December, “A Mental Health Strategy for Malta 2020-2030” Public Consultation was issued. The aim of said strategy is to look […]
How to stay sane this Christmas season | Betapsi
Plan out your calendar Organise your fortnight or so off from school or university so not to overbook your calendar! You don’t want to waste […]
Psycho-what? Demystifying the Psychologist
“In psychoanalytic treatment nothing happens but an exchange of words between the patient and the physician.” – Sigmund Freud. The first thing that pops into […]
Depression, Anxiety or just normal? | Betapsi
In a desperate attempt to raise awareness about mental health issues, people are using certain terminology left-right-and-centre. But is it possible that some symptoms are […]