Loneliness And Homesickness (During Eid al-Fitr)
This is the second Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran that we have to spend in the middle of a global pandemic. It has been more than one year since the Coronavirus haunts our lives. Such a long period of uncertainties,...
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Don’t Say These Things to Someone with Eating Disorder
Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, have a high mortality rate among other mental health problems. Due to lack of knowledge, this problem is still widely underestimated and even associated with negative stereotypes. If...
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The Danger of Bulimia Nervosa and its Prevention
Lately, discussions regarding eating disorders frequently pop out on social media. There are several types of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. However, media portrayals tend to not give enough information or, worse,...
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Kumpul with KALM in Startup Weekend Indonesia Women
On 22nd April 2021, KALM Co-founder, Karina Negara, had the opportunity to be a speaker at Startup Weekend Indonesia Women, an event held by Kumpul. Kumpul is a learning platform that aims to provide space for people to share...
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How Divorce Impacts Children Psychologically & Socially
The impacts of a divorce is undoubtedly hard for a family. But KALM Moms & Dads, sometimes deciding to live together is not always the best choice for the children. There are probably factors that make reconciliation unattainable, hence...
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When You Are Surrounded With “Crab Mentality” People
“E” is a high school student who often wins competitions and is praised by his teachers. Initially, E’s friends were supportive and celebrated his successes. However, things started to change in the second year of high school. Friends began...
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KALMing Tea Time for Mental Health
The Uncertainties of 2021 As KALMers may be aware, taking care of mental wellbeing has been a key focus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The emotional stress experienced by many due to social isolation, activity restrictions, economic loss, and inadequate...
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I Have The Fear of Falling in Love, What Can I do? Philophobia, Part 2
When We Have the Fear of Falling in Love… In the previous KALM article (link), we discussed the issue of philophobia, as well as its causes and impacts on a person. As previously explained, if philophobia was caused by...
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Help, I’m Afraid to Fall in Love! Philophobia, Part 1
The Story of “S”, A Victim of Philophobia S is a woman with prior trauma. As a child, she often witnessed violence in the household and a father who was repeatedly involved in affairs. In comparison, her mother was...
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Help! I Was Raised under Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter Parenting: Introducing “W” W is the first-born male of three siblings. W is considered as the “golden child”, as his family waited for 17 years long before their first child finally arrived. W never lacked emotional or material...
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