by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 18, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS Verywell Mind By Elizabeth Scott, PhD What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli.1...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 17, 2022 | What's New
CREDITSGR WEALTH Having a mental illness is a stressful experience, no doubt, but what many may not even consider is the difficulty in receiving help. As someone who lives with your mental illness on a daily basis, you are clearly the one who knows it best — yet you...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 10, 2022 | What's New
CREDITSPsychology TodayBy George Michelsen Foy The Belgian comic characters turn 90 this week, prejudices intact. Tintin, the hero of two dozen children’s comic book adventures written and illustrated by the Belgian artist Hergé, turns 90 years old today. His...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 8, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS PACIFIC HEALTH SYSTEMS If you’re like most people seeking help for mental health for the first time, you may be a little stumped about whether you should see a psychiatrist or a psychologist—or if there’s any difference at all between the two. While both types...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 3, 2022 | What's New
Why Are People Afraid of Clowns? CREDITS Britannica BY Amy Tikkanen Coulrophobia is no laughing matter. This irrational fear of clowns can cause panic and nausea. Although it’s a rare phobia, many people find clowns creepy if not downright scary. Why? The answer lies...
by Dr M Van Zyl | Feb 2, 2022 | What's New
CREDITS The World University RankingsBy Jack Grove Star Wars: a case study in psychiatric disorders? As fans await the release of The Force Awakens, could Star Wars help teach psychoanalytic concepts in university? Spoiler alert! This article gives away plot lines...
