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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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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Sadness to the Rescue!
Sadness is felt when we experience a loss. Variations: Grief, disappointment, pity Benefits: Makes us appreciate good times and simple pleasures. Potential Pitfalls: When experienced for long periods of time, and goes unexpressed or unprocessed, it may develop into depression....
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Emotions are Healthy
Hi KALMers, have you ever been blamed, or blame yourself for having a certain emotion: angry, sad, or even happy? Have you ever been asked, or asked someone, “Why do you have to be so emotional? We seem to...
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Dealing With Family Questions During Lebaran
Dreading the Holidays Hi KALMers! Lebaran is near! It is time to pulang kampung and meet our extended family we haven’t seen in a while. But are there some of you who dread the questions that you know your...
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2019 Indonesian General Election: More Than The Voting Booth
It’s Time For General Election! A big event in Indonesian history, the 2019 General Election, is coming up tomorrow. KALMers, some of you may be amped up to cheer on your candidate, some of you may even be experiencing...
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