Beijing’s Best Family-Friendly Events Oct 23-25
The Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) is finally here! Don’t miss out on Beijing’s premier education and school choice fair.
Browsing: Wellness
“I Get Goosebumps When I Speak About It”: One Beijinger’s Recovery From Alcoholism
In light of raising awareness on World Mental Health Day 2020, our teen interviewer spoke to “Michael” (not his real name) a volunteer from AA in Beijing, about his experiences with alcoholism and recovery.
Penny For Your Thoughts? Accessing Mental Health in Beijing
Trying to seek mental help as a foreigner in China can be in itself almost impossible. Sure, there are a few groups that offer mental health support, and a few private counselors and therapists of sorts who work independently of hospitals, but what happens if, at any time, you might need a psychiatric assessment or accredited psychological support in a hospital setting?
Teach Your Kids About Consent Part 2: Books to Read For All Ages
Sure, it’s easy to say to teach your kids about consent. But where do you start? These books are plainly written and well-illustrated to satisfy the curiosity of young minds.
Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country
With a rare illness, or something like a nut allergy that is so common in many areas of the world but extremely rare in others, parents and guardians must be pro-active, we must be ahead of any emergency, and in all languages necessary.
Stay in Touch!: Tips for Maintaining Long-Distance Friendships From China
In a transient city like Beijing, don’t lose the friends you’ve made just because of distance.
To Jab or Not to Jab? The Ins and Outs of Vaccinations in China
Although China is (thankfully) not well known for its share of anti-vaxxers, it has had its fair share of turmoil when it comes to vaccines.
Beijing Teens Help Design Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online Club
Since 2015, Beijing-based mental health organization Candle X has been offering to English-speaking teenagers and adults living in Beijing. Designed to fill the gap in mental health support and resources for Western expats it has grown to include a wide range of ongoing projects, workshops, and acts as a bridge between the community and mental health resources.
Understanding Childhood Trauma and How to Prevent It
Traumatic events have a profound sensory impact on young children. Their sense of safety may be shattered by frightening visual stimuli, loud noises, violent movements, and other sensations associated with an unpredictable, terrifying event.
Yes, You Can Get Seasonal Affective Disorder in Summer
What if I told you, and especially your child, are just as likely to be hit by a bout of SAD in summer as they are in winter?