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The Iran crisis has taken a toll, especially on families who are struggling with remote work, homeschooling, and disrupted holiday plans to return to their home country. In these ongoing uncertain times, Dr Jane Halsall, a counselling psychologist at Cornerstone Clinic, offers helpful advice for families struggling during this difficult period.   To read the… Continue reading THE NATIONAL – Communication key: Expert advice for families to cope at home during Iran crisis

Dr Negin Hakim, family doctor at Cornerstone Clinic, explains how women who have gone through menopause early (younger than 45) can effectively reduce cardiovascular problems in the long run.   To read the full article, visit HUMAN ONLINE   Women who experience early menopause, before 45, face higher heart risks due to the loss of… Continue reading HUMAN ONLINE – Early Menopause Women Can Reduce Heart Risks With Lifestyle Changes

During these uncertain times, the word “furloughed” has definitely been on people’s minds. But what exactly is it? Furlough is “temporary, often unpaid, leave of absence from work imposed by an employer due to economic conditions, lack of work, or specialised circumstances”. Dr Jane Halsall, counselling psychologist at Cornerstone Clinic, offers psychological advice on how… Continue reading COSMOPOLITAN – Have You Been Furloughed? Here’s What To Do Next

Dr Negin Hakim, a family doctor at Cornerstone Clinic in Dubai Marina, shares her insights on World Health Day, discussing diabetes, bowel changes, and the difference between health anxiety and genuine vigilance.   To read the full article, visit DUBAI STANDARD    DIABETES: Diabetes is a condition very frequently seen in the UAE. This chronic… Continue reading DUBAI STANDARD – warning symptoms you should never ignore

Dr. Jane Halsall, a chartered counselling psychologist at Cornerstone Clinic, Dubai Marina, shares her biggest life learnings to date:   To read the full article, visit RAEMONA   1)Focus on What You Can Control Global events, political decisions, and military actions are outside our influence, yet the human mind instinctively tries to predict and manage… Continue reading RAEMONA – The Biggest Life Learnings Of Dr. Jane Halsall

Dr Jane Halsall, psychologist at Cornerstone Clinic Dubai, explains that scrolling engages a variable-reward system, the same mechanism that drives gambling.   To read the full article, visit MOJEH, an article written by Amia Hasheel.   Dopamine is not about pleasure itself, but anticipation of the ‘maybe the next one will be better’ feeling,” Dr Halsall… Continue reading MOJEH – How Doomscrolling Is Accelerating The Ageing Process

Dr Jane Halsall, a chartered counselling psychologist at Cornerstone Clinic, explains the week 3 effect of crisis and what happens when entire groups begin to feel on edge at the same time.   To read the full article, visit EDUCATION UAE   In times of uncertainty, anxiety is rarely experienced in isolation. Instead, it becomes… Continue reading EDUCATION UAE – Collective Anxiety, Why Communities Feel It Together

لقراءة المقال كاملاً باللغة العربية، تفضل بزيارة موقع هي ، وهو مقال كتبته جمانة الصباغ   هذا ما يُشير إليه علماء النفس بشكلٍ متزايد بـ”تأثير الأسبوع الثالث”، وهي مرحلةٌ في الإجهاد المُطوّل؛ حيث يبدأ اندفاع الأدرينالين الأولي بالتلاشي، ليحلّ محله الإرهاق العاطفي. نتعرف من الدكتورة جين هالسال على تفاصيل هذه المرحلة وكيفية التعامل معها.  … Continue reading HIA: تأثير الأسبوع الثالث: الأثر النفسي للأزمة بعد ثلاثة أسابيع

Prof. Dr Giovanni Leonetti, Specialist General Surgeon at Cornerstone Clinic, Dubai, illustrates how gut health boosts energy, immunity and focus under stressful periods.   To read the full article, visit FEELIN GOOD GLOBAL   People often underestimate their gut, but honestly, it’s central to how resilient our bodies really are. The gut and brain are… Continue reading FEELIN’ GOOD GLOBAL – How Gut Health Boosts Energy, Immunity and Focus Under Stress

لقراءة المقال كاملاً باللغة العربية، تفضل بزيارة موقع هي ، وهو مقال كتبته جمانة الصباغ   تقنيات نفسية لتعزيز جودة النوم مع أننا لا نستطيع التحكم في الوضع العالمي العام، إلا إنه بإمكاننا التأثير على كيفية استجابة جهازنا العصبي. وهناك العديد من الاستراتيجيات النفسية القائمة على الأدلة، التي يمكن أن تساعد في دعم النوم خلال… Continue reading HIA – اضطراب النوم في أوقات الأزمات: استراتيجيات نفسية للراحة تقدمها أخصائية نفسية عبر “هي”