Dr Hanan Bushkin is a renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg. He has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition, as well as in frontline crisis intervention and organisational training.
Catch him every Monday, live on The Gareth Cliff Show, as he tackles various issues related to mental well-being, and how we can better relate to each other in life and work.
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Dr Hanan Bushkin is a renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg. He has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition, as well as in frontline crisis intervention and organisational training.
Catch him every Monday, live on The Gareth Cliff Show, as he tackles various issues related to mental well-being, and how we can better relate to each other in life and work.
Kids and teens are under pressure from schoolwork, social media and the need to compete. Dr Hanan explains why they are seeking distraction and escape through various stimulants… and what parents can do about it.
Dr Hanan Bushkin deals with a listener question about divorced parents, and how the kids involved can deal with the conflict - no matter how old they are.
Why do people automatically jump to conspiracy theories when it comes to famous people? Dr Hanan has a surprising answer, which leads Gareth to ask more questions about why we act the way we do. Plus, the doc is asked a question about stupidity.
Dr Hanan Bushkin gives Gareth Cliff advice on setting boundaries and creating specific dynamics between people. Producer James asks Dr Hanan about people who believe that depression isn’t real, and the difference between a tough time and depression.
Gareth and Dr Hanan Bushkin discuss conflict on social media, and who you should be comparing yourself to when interacting online. Hanan’s answer? “You should be assessing what you want to achieve in life.” Dr Hanan also explores the reason people avoid setting goals for self-improvement.
Simphiwe chats to Dr Hanan Bushkin about how to deal with being flooded with messages of support after a loss. Dr Hanan also gives Simphiwe advice on how to deal with people who make romantic advances during a period of grief.
Producer Ryan asks Dr Hanan how to cope with one of his biggest life changes, moving abroad. And Gareth questions people who medicate when one does not need to, regardless of the your poison of choice.
Dr Hanan helps a son who is struggling to cope with his mother's death, as he lives overseas and was unable to say goodbye or attend the funeral in person.
Dr Hanan delves into the concept of schadenfreude... why do people tend so naturally towards it? He also gets into societal values, how people base their self-worth on the societal hierarchy, and about not comparing yourself to someone else - but rather to compare yourself to the better version of you.
Why do so many young people just want to sit around and get social grants instead of trying to get a job? Dr Hanan explains how people tend to stick with what they know, regardless of what they want or know is good for them.
Is there a right time to have kids? There are many aspects to consider, such as emotional and financial stability, practical work-life balance, and the state of your relationship.
Dr Hanan delves into how how hard it is for humans to avoid temptation, and why it’s important to know what your weaknesses are, in order to avoid them.
Dr Hanan received an email from Sasha, asking for advice on how best to deal with a difficult situation, without causing a rift between her partner and his parents.
Dr Hanan joins the show to discuss confirmation bias, that nifty little brain glitch where we cherry-pick info that backs up our beliefs. It’s like getting stuck in a ‘yes-man’ echo chamber. Gareth, Leigh-Ann and Bakh’abantu try unravel the complexities behind the lens.
Dr Hanan Bushkin is a renowned psychologist and head of the Anxiety and Trauma Clinic in Johannesburg. He has worked for more than 20 years on the problem of behavioural patterns and its effect on mood and cognition, as well as in frontline crisis intervention and organisational training.
Catch him every Monday, live on The Gareth Cliff Show, as he tackles various issues related to mental well-being, and how we can better relate to each other in life and work.
