Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I am fine. I am just tired.” This is a sentence I hear very often in clinical practice at Wellkins Medical Centre. People come in and say: “I do not know what is wrong with me. I used to be motivated. I used to enjoy […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Have you ever searched a symptom online and within minutes convinced yourself it was something life-threatening? A headache becomes a brain tumor. A strange heartbeat becomes a cardiac event. A small lump becomes something unspeakable. For most people this happens occasionally and passes as quickly as […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) We all know that feeling. Lying in bed, watching the ceiling, counting the hours until the alarm goes off. The mind refusing to settle. The body exhausted but somehow alert. The growing awareness that sleep, the thing you need more than almost anything right now, is […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Imagine feeling emotions so intensely that they take over completely. A moment of conflict sends you into a spiral that lasts hours. The pain of rejection feels physically unbearable. The swing between feeling deeply connected to someone and feeling entirely abandoned can happen within a single […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Deciding to go to therapy is a significant step. For many people it takes weeks, sometimes months or even years, to make that first appointment. The decision itself is rarely simple. It involves overcoming uncertainty, navigating stigma that still exists across many communities in Qatar and […]
Author: Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Some of the most quietly suffering people in any room are also the most capable-looking ones. They show up on time. They listen carefully. They hold others together. They are the ones who say they are fine and almost always mean it in the moment, because […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, ( Clinical Psychologist, – Wellkins Medical Centre ) Menopause is a natural phase every woman experiences and its impact on mental health is often overlooked. While many expect physical symptoms, fewer are prepared for changes in mood, anxiety and emotional stability. For many women, these psychological shifts are the most challenging part […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Most of us think of sleep as a pause. The moment we stop doing things and simply wait for morning. But this picture could not be further from the truth. The moment you close your eyes and drift off, your body does not shut down. It […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) A cancer diagnosis is a seismic event that changes life immediately and fundamentally. It instantly introduces a complex landscape of urgent medical decisions, debilitating physical symptoms and a massive wave of emotions fear, grief, anger and sadness that can feel heavy, confusing and sometimes utterly overwhelming. Cancer […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) When a relationship is struggling, couples therapy is often the last thing people try. Long after the arguments have become circular, the distance has grown and both partners are exhausted. Sometimes it is only suggested when one person is already quietly considering leaving. This is one […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Eating Disorders: More Than Food, Weight, or Willpower When people hear the term eating disorder, they often imagine extreme dieting or being severely underweight. In reality, eating disorders are far more complex than their outward physical manifestations. They are not simply about hunger, nutrition, or body size; […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Research consistently shows that women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression at some point in their lives. This statistical gap is seen across cultures and age groups, highlighting a significant public health priority. At WELLKINS Medical Centre, we recognize that this difference does […]
Author: NIKITHA FERNANDEZ (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Welcoming a new baby is often imagined as a time of pure joy, love and excitement. Yet for many mothers, the reality is more complicated. The weeks and months after giving birth can bring unexpected waves of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. These feelings can be confusing, frightening, […]
Author: NIKITHA FERNANDEZ (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Exam periods are a time of intense focus, but for many students, they are also a source of significant distress. Exam anxiety shows up in many unique and challenging ways and every student experiences this internal pressure differently. Some students notice their mind becoming flooded with racing […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Anxiety is a natural, fundamental part of life. Everyone feels anxious before a significant event, such as an exam, a job interview, a public presentation, or an important negotiation. In fact, a healthy, manageable level of anxiety is often helpful it acts as an internal motivator, prompting […]
