Christmas and your mental health
Christmas and New Year are often associated with excitement and joy but it can also be a difficult time, straining us mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. There are many reasons…
Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood
Summary: The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found that…
Panic Attacks During Pregnancy: An Integrative Psychiatry Approach in Limassol, Cyprus
Published by Dr Styliani Spyridi – Consultant psychiatrist Pregnancy is a time of great change—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. While many expectant mothers experience normal levels of worry, others may face…
Why Mental Health Challenges Often Increase in Summer: A Psychiatrist’s Insight
*By Dr. Styliani Spyridi, Consultant Psychiatrist | Private Psychiatry Clinic, Limassol When people think about seasonal mental health issues, winter depression—or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—often comes to mind. However, as…
I’ve Been Feeling Low – What Can I Do Before Visiting a Psychiatrist?
Feeling Low in Your Mood? What You Can Do Before Seeing a PsychiatristBy Dr. Styliani Spyridi, Psychiatrist | Psychiatry-cy, Limassol, Cyprus Everyone experiences periods of low mood—but when it lingers,…
How to Beat Procrastination: Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Work
By Dr. Styliani Spyridi, Psychiatrist | Psychiatry-cy, Limassol, Cyprus Procrastination is a challenge most people face—but when it's persistent or tied to mental health conditions like ADHD, chronic stress, or…
Is It Just Stress—or Is It Depression?
By Dr. Styliani Spyridi, Psychiatrist | Psychiatry- cy, Limassol, Cyprus “I’ve been really stressed at work, and now I feel emotionally flat. Is that depression?” This is a question I…
The Silent Epidemic: How Isolation Is Rewiring Our Minds
In a world that’s never been more digitally connected, millions silently suffer from a very real and dangerous disconnection: social isolation. Far beyond a passing feeling of loneliness, isolation has…
8 FREE Apps to Help Manage Focus, Routines, and Emotional Overwhelm
In today’s fast-paced world, staying organized, managing tasks, and handling overwhelming emotions can be a struggle—especially for individuals with neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, autism, or anxiety. However, these challenges aren't…
Why You May Feel Emotionally Drained After Family Gatherings—Even the “Good” Ones
By Psychiatry-cy | Limassol, Cyprus Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or another big holiday, family gatherings have a way of stirring up deep emotions. You may arrive hopeful and smiling, but…
