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Understand Anxiety in Children So You Can Take Action – Go! Article

Understand Anxiety in Children So You Can Take Action – Go!

Many children exhibit behavioral and/or attentional problems. Some of these symptoms are age appropriate and disappear as the child matures, while others require further attention from professionals. However, when it comes to childhood mental health, school personnel, pediatricians, therapists, and other professionals are often quick to label a child simply…
Jenny Yip
May 1, 2013
Mindfulness Demystified Article

Mindfulness Demystified

According to Merriam Webster, the definitions for mindfulness are: 1) bearing in mind; 2) inclined to be aware. Neither of these truly captures the Eastern tradition of simply “to be”. The fact is that there is no one specific word in the English language that encapsulates the state of ‘moment-to-moment…
Jenny Yip
March 1, 2013
SOCIAL PHOBIA ≠ SHYNESS Article

SOCIAL PHOBIA ≠ SHYNESS

Social Phobia versus Shyness Social phobia also known as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is not simply extreme shyness. Many people experience some shyness and discomfort, especially in new situations or with unfamiliar people. However, it’s generally tolerable once you warm up and relax after a while. Unlike shyness, such conditions…
Jenny Yip
July 2, 2012