Emma Leaning is MENTAL

But so are 1 in 4 of us. Shanghai, we need to talk about being MENTAL.

But so are 1 in 4 of us. Shanghai, we need to talk about being MENTAL.

Walk for life: 'Creating Hope Through Action' in Shanghai - MENTAL in China

Walk for life: 'Creating Hope Through Action' in Shanghai

In China 120,000 lives are lost to suicide yearly. That's one life every five minutes. Suicide lurks within our communities, workplaces, friendships and families. But there's hope.

Moving forward with grief: reflections on loss and healing - MENTAL in China

Moving forward with grief: reflections on loss and healing

Suffering and social outpouring aside, something struck me about Qiqihar. When a life is stolen, something beyond a person’s physicality is taken too. What is that?

2023-08-04 17:19 0

Triumph over blindness: exclusive interview on inspiring journeys guided by literature - Lifestyle in China

Triumph over blindness: exclusive interview on inspiring journeys guided by literature

Columnist Emma Leaning sits down with two extraordinary individuals and discusses how literature has guided their path to resilience, connection, and the pursuit of dreams.

2023-05-18 18:36 0

The witnessing mind: a journey through the challenges of mindfulness - MENTAL in China

The witnessing mind: a journey through the challenges of mindfulness

Mindfulness is about paying attention to our thoughts, feelings and environment without judgment or distraction. That sounds simple but it can be incredibly challenging.

2023-03-31 17:14 0

Surviving Sexual Assault Part 3: The survivor's journey - MENTAL in China

Surviving Sexual Assault Part 3: The survivor's journey

While no experience is the same, there is a universal truth: All survivors of sexual trauma have lost something. But is there potential for growth after trauma?

2022-10-21 21:50 0

Surviving Sexual Assault Part 2: Speaking out against shame - MENTAL in China

Surviving Sexual Assault Part 2: Speaking out against shame

Shame cannot survive in silence, making "Me Too" some of the most powerful words we'll ever hear.

2022-09-13 12:00 0

Brain Fog: Shanghai filmmaker gives local voice to mental health in China - MENTAL in China

Brain Fog: Shanghai filmmaker gives local voice to mental health in China

I spoke with Shanghai-based independent filmmaker Jidi Guo about her latest documentary, "Brain Fog" which closely follows a number of Chinese people living with mental illness.

2022-07-01 17:12 0

How to have a great day at work, with Cecilia Ding - MENTAL in China

How to have a great day at work, with Cecilia Ding

No matter how much you love your job, returning to the workplace after months at home comes with its baggage. Emma spoke with Cecilia Ding about how to have a great day at work.

2022-06-17 19:47 0

Helping kids adjust after lockdown, with Sarah Harking - MENTAL in China

Helping kids adjust after lockdown, with Sarah Harking

While children are resilient, they're by no means immune to the stress we've endured over the past few months. Emma spoke with Sarah about helping kids adjust after lockdown.

2022-06-16 09:46 0

Life on hold: lifting the mental lockdown, with Bohan Zhang - MENTAL in China

Life on hold: lifting the mental lockdown, with Bohan Zhang

The physical lockdown has lifted for most, but there's a mental confinement that lingers. In this episode, Emma speaks with Bohan Zhang about how and why to lift mental lockdown.

2022-06-10 22:59 0

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