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: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Every child and every adult think, learns and solves problems in a unique and distinct way. Sometimes, parents and individuals find themselves grappling with difficult questions: “Why is my child struggling even with regular practice and tutoring? Is it effort, or ability?” “Is my child gifted or […]
