Kara Connect·Apr 9, 2021How Kara Connect is working towards the Sustainable Development GoalsThe 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were developed and shared by the United Nations as part of the broader 2030 agenda for…
Kara Connect·Mar 3, 2021I moved my entire practice online. Here’s what happenedAn interview with Tinna Sigurðardóttir, founder, CEO and speech therapist at Trappa, an online speech therapy practice in Iceland.
Kara Connect·Feb 22, 2021LGBT history month: The removal of homosexuality as a disorder from the DSMHow Evelyn Hooker’s revolutionary studies on gay men led to major changes within psychology and the Diagnostic Statistical Manual.
Kara Connect·Jan 29, 2021How to effectively set goals during a pandemicNew Year’s resolutions not go to plan? It’s not too late to make the most of the year. We’ve rounded up research on goal setting to help…
Kara Connect·Dec 21, 2020Christmas Spirit Networks in the Brain? Kara’s roundup of interesting research about the holidays.Running out of small talk in the office? Prepping some fun facts for Christmas gatherings- in person or online? You’re in luck.
Kara Connect·Dec 16, 2020Why celebrating Christmas with our loved ones, even remotely, is good for our mental health.Research has shown that time spent on rituals and with family or close friends is good for our wellbeing.
Kara Connect·Nov 23, 2020How We’re Coping with Online Fatigue at Kara ConnectFor when you’re starting to feel like an extension of your computer, here are our tips for safe ways to rebalance your online presence as…
Kara Connect·Oct 5, 2020What are the benefits of clients having their own account in Kara Connect?A question sometimes asked by professionals about online services are, why does a client need an account, as opposed to being sent a…
Kara Connect·Sep 21, 2020How Stigma is Making Us Less Likely to Seek HelpDespite significant positive changes in recent years to mental health services, many are still unwilling to seek help due to stigma.
Kara Connect·Sep 7, 2020Three tips on how to keep your virtual therapy session privateDuring the COVID-19 lockdown, therapy services have largely moved online in order to accommodate for people not being able to leave their…