Dr Jozelle Miller

We have often heard the term Narcissist being purported to describe someone who seems excessively vain or full of themselves. But in psychological ter...

Each year there are numerous cases of childhood sexual abuse worldwide. Sad to say, it is not uncommon in St Vincent [and the Grenadines] as we have h...

IN ORDER to maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional health, it’s important to pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Don’t let stress...

Humans are social creatures. Throughout our entire lives, we depend on each other to survive. Being self-aware allows us to see this need, which drive...

The famous quote: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” was part of a campaign slogan used by the United Negro College Fund in 1972 to drive home the...

WHETHER YOU WANT to lose weight, stop smoking, or accomplish a major life goal, the main thing that must be addressed is your mindset. Your behaviour ...

DO YOU OFTEN feel overwhelmed with life? Overwhelm, meaning everything suddenly seems too much, and you don’t believe you can manage. When confronted ...

Healthy relationships can help you live longer, deal with stressful situations better and improve your overall quality of life, but maintaining strong...

All around the world, it appears that relationships and marriages are on the attack. Stories of persons separating and divorcing after pledging their ...

PERSONAL APPEARANCE is the way that you dress and take care of your general appearance. Much as we may hate the idea that appearances matter, this is ...

I have often heard persons say, “I don’t care what others think about me”; I don’t care if people like me or not.” These are the statements of many wh...

Different cultures have different beliefs about how important social connection and interdependence are to our lives.  In the West, we like to think o...

Although autism is hard to diagnose before 24 months, symptoms often surface between 12 and 18 months. If signs are detected by 18 months of age, inte...

Something seems wrong with my child. This is a statement often made by parents with sheer terror on their faces as they seek to get answers about what...

In our world today, it has become normative to mask our emotions. It is easier for most to say that they are okay to avoid the intense scrutiny about ...

There are several signs of emotional abuse that a person can and should look out for. Some signs of emotional abuse within a romantic or marital relat...

Daily, what is it that gets you going? What is it that keeps you going? Ever wonder why some people seem to be very successful, highly motivated indiv...

Our mental health is an encompassing dynamic state of internal equilibrium that enables us to interact with the world around us. Our mental health inc...

What does it mean to make a difference? Have you ever thought about making a difference? Making a difference speaks to the ability to impact or have s...

MOST TIMES WE speak about identifying purpose as a means of starting a new era or a new year; hardly ever would you speak of identifying your purpose ...

According to Wikipedia, “Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a deliberate state of psychological or spiritual calm despite the potential presence...

I have heard the statement, “Good things come to those who wait,” one too many times in my lifetime thus far. Perhaps I find the statement irritating ...

Respect the effect and influence of others Take into account how your decision will affect those around you, particularly family members or close frie...

IT IS A normal part of life to make decisions on a daily basis. These decisions can be life-altering such as deciding to have a surgery, or totally tr...

MOST TIMES WHEN one thinks of vulnerability, it is common for the idea of being weak to come to mind. Most see being vulnerable as something to be tot...

I am so stressed out, I can’t sleep!!!! I can count the numerous occasions someone has said this to me in recent times. The reality is that we are liv...

I am so stressed out, I can’t sleep!!!! I can count the numerous occasions someone has said this to me in recent times. The reality is that we are liv...

IT WOULD BE an understatement to say that there is a lot going on in the world today. On a daily basis, one must make the extra effort to remain focus...

“Silence is a source of great strength.” – Lao Tzu Growing up, I remember the admonition to be slow to speak; highlighting the importance on self refl...

Important outcomes in our lives are often determined by the balance between functional and dysfunctional impulsivity. Take for instance, as a consumer...

ACCORDING TO Medical Author, Dr. Melissa Conrad Stöppler, “Impulsivity is the tendency to act on impulse -- that is, without forethought about the app...

Continued from our last on-line only edition MOST TIMESWHEN we hear conversations about Mental Health, it is usually in relation to the identification...

MOST TIMES WHEN we hear conversations about Mental Health, it is usually in relation to the identification of mental illness, prevention and treatment...

Open-mindedness is defined as the willingness to search actively for evidence against one’s favoured beliefs, plans, or goals, and to weigh such evide...

EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION occurs when a manipulative person seeks power over someone else and employs dishonest or exploitative strategies to gain it. Un...

THE MENTAL HEALTH of employees has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic says clinical psychologist Dr. Jozelle Miller. Miller, the Chief ...

Albert Einstein once said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. With this def...

When adversity strikes, the natural feeling is “my life is over. I can never deal with this. What is there to live for now” ? And so on. We lose persp...

Are You Using Sex To Release Your Emotions? SEX IS A normal and healthy part of life. Many people engage in sexual acts, with others, alone, or using ...

DIFFERENT PEOPLE define emotion in different ways. John D. Mayer says, “Emotions operate on many levels. They have a physical aspect as well as a psyc...

Experiencing sadness, anger, anxiety and other “negative” feelings can be hard. In fact, many persons just don’t do it; mainly because they’re afraid....

In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Volcanic Eruption and the impending hurricane season in SVG, it is prudent that we take a moment to commemo...

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (E.I.) emerged from the premise that emotions have an impact on almost every aspect of human experience. It refers to the abili...

ACCORDING TO THE Cambridge English dictionary, to ‘start over’ means to begin to do something again, sometimes in a different way. It is deciding to a...

It is a general rule that men avoid going to the doctor at all cost; and only when brought to their knees by an illness would the consideration be giv...

• Figure out whom you feel inferior to in the first place. Normally, very physically attractive, rich, smart people or people with impressive, dynamic...

Everyone feels down about themselves from time to time, especially if you feel like others are doing better in life than you are. It’s common to feel ...

(Continued from last week) Interpersonal Difficulties Abandonment Issues - People with borderline personality typically fear abandonment to such a deg...

Have you ever met someone who displayed unusual and unstable relationships, intense moods, and tendency towards self harm; manipulative? Could this pe...

Life today in 2021, is definitely not what we are used to and may never return to the normative we were accustom to. Many persons have found it diffic...

Whether natural or manmade, disasters cause many of us to feel increased levels of stress and anxiety, and for those already dealing with mental healt...

It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently. – Anthony Robbins It is often said that knowledge is power, b...

Some may say that making it through 2020 was nothing short of a miracle; but even as we enter 2021, the anxiety over what exist in the future is still...

As we wrap up 2020, I believe it is prudent that we take the time to fully introspect and reflect on the year. There may have been many difficult expe...

Close relationships are sometimes called interpersonal relationships. The closest relationships are most often found with family and a small circle of...

I have heard the statement, “Good things come to those who wait,” one too many times in my lifetime thus far. Perhaps I find the statement irritating ...

People come into our lives each day; if you are fortunate enough to live to your golden years, when you reflect on your life, you would realize that y...

Open-mindedness is defined as the willingness to search actively for evidence against one’s favoured beliefs, plans, or goals, and to weigh such evide...

We have all heard about this concept before (Identity Crisis), but not many truly fully understand what is meant by this. Identity Crisis is a psychol...

It is often said that hindsight is the best vision, as we sit down and look back at the one who got away, the job you didn’t take, the fight you wish ...

We have often heard the encouragement given to be kind and compassionate to others. But there has not been much said in terms of the benefits derived ...

BREAST CANCER is the most common malignant tumor in women, and amidst the great progress in its early detection and treatment, as well as improvement ...

As we approach another general election in St Vincent and the Grenadines, I have become extremely fascinated by the thought process, present emotional...

Having identified that you are stuck in your life; the next question is usually, how do I become unstuck? I would like to suggest the following for co...

It has been over a decade since I have been working as a psychologist. You would conclude therefore that such a timeframe would have afforded me the o...

I believe it is every parent’s hope and prayer that they do not have to live through the unfortunate experience of burying their child. No parent is p...

THE CONCEPT OF mental wellness seems to be quite elusive for some while others feel it is achieved simply by having the right mindset and positive out...

OFTEN TIMES we become combative at the notion that we MUST conform to the rules and dictates set out by others. Being oppositional seems to be what sa...

Parents typically would do all in their power to safeguard their children from difficult circumstances. Some may even bubble wrap them if they could, ...

As women age, their bodies produce less estrogen and progesterone, the main hormones involved in female reproduction. When these hormones reach a lowa...

Many philosophers, psychologist, life coaches and even theologians would have emphasized over the years, that there is definite impact of an individua...

The following are more tips to help you deal with jealousy (continued from last week): 4. Seek our own sense of security – The best thing we can do is...

Psychologists have defined Jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from suspicion to rage to fear to humiliation. It strikes p...

We all need attention and want to feel that our friends and family care about us, as such it is common for persons to position themselves to be seen o...

Strive always for excellence& .this is the advice given to many, by their parents, teachers, pastors, mentors, bosses and those persons in our lives w...

As we celebrate father’s day for yet another year, I pause to acknowledge all the fathers who make the effort daily to be exceptional in their roles a...

It has been said that opportunities are often disguised as a problem that require hard work and major emotional discomfort. It is usually for this ver...

We have often heard the term self-actualization used by persons who are in pursuit of a purposeful life. One where they feel self assured, self-valida...

(continued from last week) The following are some of the most relevant differences between Managers and Leaders: 1. Leaders create a vision, managers ...

There are many persons in managerial roles within companies and organizations that are yet to figure out the difference between the two roles. There a...

Schizophrenia is a serious disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Someone with schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing b...

Paranoid feelings are a normal part of the human experience and are particularly common among people who are vulnerable. For example, when you’re walk...

It is not unusual coming out of a major traumatic event, that persons develop feelings of anxiety or even paranoia about life. Paranoia is the feeling...

In order to maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional health, it’s important to pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Don’t let stress...