Is dopamine fasting key to doomscrolling and online addiction? Dopamine has been villainised in pop-psychology but it may not be as inherently 'bad' as it has been made out to be
Why couples must stop chasing the 'spark', and other dating myths debunked Charlotte Spurway, a psychologist who has her online counselling practice based in Dubai, says it's due to the fear that our authentic selves aren't enough to find someone who will accept us as is
AI x Therapy: Is this the future of mental health? Chatbots are rapidly entering the intimate space of mental health, offering low-cost emotional support, but raising serious ethical and safety concerns
Addicted to AI? Here's how you can reduce your emotional reliance Mental health experts are noticing a new pattern: for some people, AI is shifting from a useful tool to a manipulative and addictive crutch — shaping emotions, decisions, and even relationships
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Middle East and North Africa Trauma Alliance Conference in Dubai MENATA brings clinicians, communities, and institutions together to build resilience, restore dignity, and create spaces where recovery is possible for all
UAE: Scrolling past suffering? How social media numbs our brains to tragedy "Images of death are mixed with the mundane... but we have taught ourselves to keep moving."
'Kid rot summer': Why doing nothing might be the best thing for your child The trend encourages parents to swap packed schedules for boredom-fuelled, unstructured play that builds creativity and resilience
UAE: When independence leads to burnout and how it affects you mentally A fierce self-reliance, among men and women, is what clinicians call a trauma response: armour forged in neglect, loss or emotional inconsistency
What is jealousy really and how can it help you? Often misunderstood as a toxic flaw, jealousy — if explored with honesty — can reveal hidden insecurities, unmet desires, and untapped potential, says Dubai-based clinical psychologist
UAE: Are you feeling lonely? You are not alone. Urban loneliness is on the rise globally, especially in expat-heavy hubs defined by rapid growth and cultural diversity