Looking Back, Moving Forward

The benefits of reflection

As The Young Vision reaches its fifth anniversary, this issue we’ve been looking back at the past five years. As you’ll see, the years have been full of milestones and achievements, and we’ve made great progress. But, as with all progress, it’s come with challenges and lessons learned.
Looking back over past years isn’t just for magazines celebrating their anniversaries. We can learn a lot about ourselves by adopting the same process. When we reach a birthday, we look forward to the celebrations, the gifts, the time with friends and family, but how often do we look back and reflect on the year that has gone by? Do we look at how far we’ve come? Do we take time to shake off bad experiences and learn from challenges or mishaps? I don’t think we do. At least, not to its full potential.

Reflecting on the self

“The true purpose of self-reflection is to correct our mistaken thoughts and actions, and learn from them, thereby creating a more constructive life. Self-reflection is not just the simple act of discovering past mistakes and making up for these mistakes, like resetting a negative to zero. The ultimate objective of self-reflection is the development of a more positive self and the realization of a utopia on earth as the fulfilment of God’s will.” From the book: Ten Principles of Universal Wisdom | p223
The concept of self-reflection isn’t anything new. Most spiritual or religious theologies emphasise the benefit of looking in on oneself to assess the things we have and haven’t done well in our lives. We often do this naturally, but sometimes not in the most positive way. How many times have we spent sleepless nights going over conversations or events, kicking ourselves for not saying or doing things in a different way. But this kind of reflection isn’t productive. Reflection should be an opportunity for learning and progression, not a method of self-torture!

So, how can we begin a process of positive self-reflection?

Take a step back

It’s all too easy to see things from a very narrow perspective. After all, we live our own lives and experience events from our own point of view. Stepping outside this view is the first step on the path of self-reflection. Try to step outside yourself and see events and circumstances from another point of view. Imagine looking at yourself from afar. This will allow you to take a more objective view – you’ll be more honest with yourself about things you’ve done wrong, and you won’t be so tough on yourself about things you’ve done right.

Reflect on thoughts, speech and actions

Starting by reflecting on your thoughts comes with a great bonus – you’ll soon start thinking more positively. Take a good, conscious look at your thoughts, and reflect on whether they need to be corrected. If you have negative or blaming thoughts, reflecting on those from a wider perspective will force you to turn them around. “My teacher always gives me bad grades,” might become, “My work has been slipping and I need to take control of that.”
Once you’re in the practice of reflecting on your thoughts and spinning them out to positivity, it won’t take long before your speech and actions start to do the same, without much effort at all.

Set aside moments for self-reflection

You manage to find time in the day for all the activities that keep you going through life, but what about setting aside the time to make sure all your daily tasks are done with the best intentions and positivity? Schedule ten minutes during the day (just before bed is a perfect time) to reflect. Sit or lie-down in a quiet room, away from distractions. Leave your phone outside your door and make sure you won’t be interrupted. Grab a pen and paper to jot down thoughts that come to you (you’re guaranteed to start running your to-do list as soon as you begin to quiet your mind, so write those thoughts down and move along). Start to think about the past. You can reflect on only the day that’s gone by, or go back over weeks, months and years – it’s up to you. If negative thoughts creep in, turn them on their heads by putting a positive spin on them. Think ‘here’s my chance to grow’ and think about what you can learn. If that lesson has to be put into action, jot it down.

Be mindful

The word ‘mindful’ seems to be scattered all over popular media, blogs and lifestyle articles. Take the hint – this simple concept can make a great difference to how you think, act, enjoy the moments in your life, and even how you eat. Mindfulness originates from Buddhist thinking and is “the intentional, accepting and non-judgemental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment”. To get it right takes a lot of practice, but essentially it’s all about being present in the moment. That’s easier said than done in our modern age of distraction. Imagine having dinner with your friend. How many times do you check your phone? If you hear it bleep, is your attention drawn away from the conversation? Yes? There’s the place to start practicing mindfulness. Silence your phone, kick out distractions, and be mindful in the moment. Being mindful will allow you to much more easily reflect on your day. After all, how can you reflect on something that you weren’t even present for?

So, whether you’re approaching a birthday and reflecting on the year that’s passed, or you’d like to make self-reflection a daily habit, go easy on yourself. Use reflection as a chance to learn and progress, rather than beat yourself up over failed grades, mistakes or cross words. Be mindful, be positive, and make your reflection one that you’d really want to see!

Cyberbullying: A curse for society

Dr Riktesh Srivastava

Associate Professor, Information Systems

Skyline University College, Sharjah

With more than three thousand million Internet users worldwide, the Internet plays an increasingly significant part in people’s day-to-day lives. Nowadays, society, and particularly the youth, live with the Internet. The Internet, however, has proved to be a dual decorated sword – on one hand, it brings exceptional convenience to everyday life, and on the other hand, provides a breeding ground for various objectionable behaviours. One such behaviour is called Cyberbullying, a type of bullying that ensues via electronic media. Mounting episodes of, and misfortunes from, cyberbullying have warned educationalists, government, and parents to the severe concerns of this new form of bullying.

Characteristics of Cyberbullying

Although Cyberbullying is a type of bullying, it is quite different from traditional bullying. One of the main characteristics is the bully’s knack to stay anonymous. Looking around a classroom it is tough to point out a cyberbully or even a person getting cyberbullied. Often, the culprit is unaware of the harm he/she causes to the victim. Other classmates deepen the harm perpetrated on the victim by sharing, retweeting, forwarding the messages or even liking the negative status of the victim posted by anonymous bully. When the bully gains an audience, it seems difficult for the victim to end the abuse and stop others from sharing the information, or to eliminate the information permanently.

Characteristics of bullies and victims

The psychosomatic effects of cyberbullying on its victims are the same as that of traditional forms of bullying. They include: low self-esteem, depression, anger, anxiety, academic difficulties, university avoidance and often suicide. Youth who are nervous, reserved, diffident and deserted are at jeopardy for cyberbullying. Bullies are characterised as vicarious and aggressive. They use this aggression to create power and ascendency over the victims. This study also confirms that cyberbullying is frequently committed by individuals who were earlier victims of some form of bullying. Sometimes, even victims turn to bullies to react by cyberbullying those who they consider cyberbullied them. Others partake in cyberbullying to exhibit their cyber skills – this provides them a sense of influence or aptitude. Many students enjoy the attention given from peers as they witness others talking about or sharing their work. Others get involved in cyberbullying due to peer pressure.

UAE and Cyberbullying: Statistical Analysis

Cyberbullying, as a term, is still not documented worldwide, and this study was piloted by enquiring with students about any form of negative online experience. It was observed that 7% of students in UAE equated to the world average of 37% who complained about cyberbullying.

The activities are divided into three categories:

• 4% of students observed unfriendly treatment from either peers or someone anonymous
• 3% of students reported incidents of being made fun of or teased on social media
• 1% of students complained about being called by mean names on social media

Actions to be taken when bullying is suspected

Authorities of colleges or universities should respond to all incidences of bullying in order to propel the message that bullying in any form is not tolerable. The actions authorities can take are divided into four steps:

Step 1 (The Bullying Test):The test starts when any student complains about cyberbullying. The authorities should check whether the instance of cyberbullying occurred at all. The authorities can ask the student for any evidence of the incident and make a note of it.

Step 2 (The Level Test):This step fixes the level of cyberbullying by categorizing it into Level 1 (Low Level) or Level 2 (High Level). This can be achieved by inspecting the online profile of the victim, the statements written by the bully and scrutinising the online profile of the bully.

Step 3 (The Action Test):The Action Test can only be accomplished when it is known that the bully and victim are the students of the same college/university. If the bully is anonymous, the authorities can complain on the following numbers in the UAE: Abu Dhabi-02 512 7777, Dubai-04 609 6944 and Sharjah-06 800 151.

For Level 1 Magnitude, the authorities can take CIA Testing as:

• Check it Out: Why the incidence occurred
• Indication- Inform the bullying student of the penalties
• Assistance- Assist the victim to overcome emotional and psychological pain

For Level 2 Magnitude, the authorities can execute RES Testing as :

• Respond: Issue a consequence for the bully
• Echo: Report to the decision-making authorities
• State: State the action to be taken

Step 4 (The Disciplinary Step): Recognise the disciplinary steps for Level 2 type of Cyberbullying.

Conclusion

Because of the extensive use and accessibility of technology among college students,cyberbullying is a severe problem. Cyberbullying often leads to suicide, violence or dropout, and for these reasons it is vital that colleges/universities address this problem before it rankles. It is imperative that entities on the college /university devise strategies to fight this issue. Framing policies, educating students and raising awareness are key to decreasing cyberbullying.

How To Make Your Career Choice Exciting, Scientific and Right?? The Brain Way

Career Design Through Brain Design

Dr Sweta Adatia, MD (Medicine), DNB (Neurology)
Specialist Neurologist, RAK hospital and RAK Diabetic center, Jumeriah, Dubai, UAE
I pursued Medicine not because I always wanted to be a doctor. I pursued it simply because nobody guided me right as I cleared my 12^th standard exams with 94% marks. My parents were in the same field and I always thought that’s the only way to a successful life. Fortunately over time I started liking Medicine and slowly and steadily made my way through a long career of 15 years quite happily and successfully. I smile when people introduce me in workshops as procuring 13 gold medals for most subjects all throughout my graduation and post graduation. I smile not for the hard work that I put in but because I excelled in the field which was accidentally chosen.
What if I really had the passion, what if I truly had loved the subject/field from the start, what if I knew this was my whole and sole thinking ability and preference, I would have probably been happier.

Further I choose Neurology for super specialization not because I always wanted to be a Neurologist but because quite frankly I did not like other super specialties.

I loved to treat neurological disorders particularly paralytic strokes and hence I pursued a fellowship in paralytic strokes at university of Calgary, Canada and today I work as a specialist Neurologist at RAK DC , Jumeriah where I treat a whole bunch of neurological disorders like Migraines, Headaches , Parkinson’s disease , Strokes, Dementias, etc.

However the question always remained, what if I had some guidance to confidently make me choose what I like scientifically, would I be a Neurologist? I was lucky to be embracing a career of my choice by accident, but what if there was a process helping me out and guiding me which was highly accurate and scientific. Well as a Neuro-scientist , that is the most important part of consideration, the tool should be reliable, reproducible and specific.

That led me do a lot of research into existing tools for mapping careers for young brains. I came across a lot of psychometric tools, some of them which also helped in choosing a wise career, to be precise over 72 and I did undergo each of the test myself. However one tool struck a chord with me which was Neethling Brain Battery (NBI), I started to take deep interest in it, studying it, met Dr Neethling and team. I started to analyze all the available tools and felt that certain things were very important in analysis of a career which was values of the child, passion and dominant thinking process. Hence did a retrospective and prospective research in the area and assisted Educationists, Psychologists in developing a PathPerfect analysis .

PathPerfect utilizes the world renowned brain mapping tool NBI – Neethling Brain Instrument with a preassessment interest/value inventory designed to help students/adults choose their career confidently, scientifically and wisely. It’s not just any brain mapping or psychometric testing. This is a tool which is used in over 30 countries, has been accepted as a course/syllabus for universities across the world and highly specific for mapping the thinking process.
There is an algorithm for career matches which helps the parents/students decide on their right career with high level of confidence. The NBI tool is highly scientific and accurate and has been researched for over 2 decades and has shown to be valid and reliable

As per the research of all the existing tools/analysis or psychometric tests available, deciding a career boils down to assessing 3 primary requirements:

1. Understanding ones interests/inherent/ dominant thinking preferences
2. Determining financial feasibility
3. Gauging future prospects and settlement plans

Determining financial feasibility of choosing a career is fairly easy so also the intended settlement area or region for most people. The toughest part is knowing and recognizing the hidden potentials and interests that one posses

The prefrontal lobes which are the decision makers for one’s life are actually still undergoing myelination and will not be helpful to make students at the teenagers decide what is their inherent strengths or potentials and how confidently can they choose their dream path.
The career choice which they believe is right is often based on the fantasy of the world around them or being influenced by video games/TV , peers, teachers or parents
I believe in two kinds of careers, LOVE or ARRANGED

Love careers are the ones which the students take up after knowing their interests, values and strengths while arranged careers are the ones decided by the parents or friends.
Mapping the inherent strengths of the brain and dominance thinking pattern is a wise step towards understanding a child or an adult.
Other questions which can be easily answered are:
Will my child be suitable for a job or business?
Can my child lead?
What subjects and curriculum is ideal for my child?
Can my child adopt to changing environments?
Does my child possess endurance to carry on lengthy careers like Medicine?

Even if student’s do not choose a career based on their brain map, you still know their pitfalls and strengths which will lead them fight all odds in making them successful. I believe in enhancing and enriching the skills of the students for the less preferred or not preferred areas of the brain making them fight all odds in their future life. This is called Whole brain thinking.
This science will also be useful in guiding them how best to study and learn so that they can emerge as academic scholars. NBI in my opinion is a magical tool if understood properly and applied effectively.

I am always excited to map brains for young children and help them know their potential dominant thinking preferences and also their pitfalls. This tool is utilized for all normal children and should be deferred in children with learning disability.
All the young brains who are reading this article and feel whatever is written applies to you and you relate totally to what is above, do not hesitate to visit and meet me at RAK Diabetic Center at Jumeriah, Dubai and we can guide in evaluation of your brain inherent strengths and also guide in developing whole brain potentials.
I have given a snap shot of my brain design which helped me understand myself much better and take appropriate steps in my advanced career choice. It opened up many horizons of how best should I communicate, talk to my patients, understand people’s thinking processes, understand relationships etc

The above NBI map is of DR SWETA ADATIA, she has a Right R1(Cerebral) and Left L2(Limbic) dominant profile which indicates that she is very futuristic, imaginative, innovative, creative, great organizer and has excellent planning skills. She also uses L1 quadrant in support of her right dominant thinking process. The ideal careers suitable for this particular thinking profile is: CEO, COO, computer based designing, advertising specialist, Pediatrician, Radiologist, Neurologist and Entrepreneur.
NB: This map does not give indication of skills for Dr Adatia and the NBI skill assessment tool should be used for assessment of skills.

Creating Calm at Home

Over the past few issues of TYV, we’ve talked about creating calm in your mind. But how much is your mind influenced by your surroundings?

If I asked you to close your eyes and picture your home, what do you see? Chaos as you enter the door? Paperwork for school or college scattered around your bedroom? Dirty dishes in the sink from last night’s dinner? Or do you picture an organised space that you can’t wait to return home to every day? Everything in its place? A calming colour scheme and cosy furnishings?

You might not have thought much about it before, but the idea that our home environments influence our state of mind is not a new one. In fact, Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that attempts to create balance and harmony in our lives through the effective management of our environment.

According to Feng Shui, an organised home or workspace leads to an organised mind. The idea is that our environment is an extension of us; we should see it as being a connected, rather than detached, entity. By making simple changes in our environment, we can create a fantastic positive impact on our psychological health and even cope better with stress.

First steps – attachment to ‘things’

I always remember, when I was at university, each time my best friend and I used to move to a new student flat, I’d always ask her, “Where’s all your ‘stuff’?” I remember being baffled by how little she had in terms of material possessions. She seemed to move from place to place with just one box. I, on the other hand, was weighed down by trinkets, books, CDs, and what I could only describe as ‘junk’. At the time, I used to think my friend was the odd one, but looking back, she had some serious Feng Shui going on!

Feng Shui requires that we don’t attach ourselves to meaningless ‘things’. So, if you’re ready to adopt a bit of Feng Shui in your own home or workspace, you need to be ready for some serious de-cluttering. When you look at an object, ask yourself some questions: “Does it bring me joy? Do I find it beautiful? Do I use it? Does it enhance my life?” If the answer is ‘no’, then it’s time to let go!

Think calming colours and coordination

Clashes of patterns and busy colours can make our environment too stimulating. Our eyes are already exposed to so much colour and glare of computer screens, mobile phones and flashing banners and signs, we need to give them a rest when we’re in our own space. At home, choose matching (and minimal) patterns. Go for the ‘blank canvas’ look with hints of colour or touches of pattern in soft furnishings. Blues and greens are calming colours, so use them in spaces where you need to relax and unwind. If you struggle to stay awake when you’re studying, try reds or yellows. But remember, keep it simple and stick to one colour in one space, or use the colour in splashes against an off-white background.

Reorganise your furniture

The principles of Feng Shui even tell us how to arrange our furniture in order to get the best out of our lives and align a productive and positive mind with a home with the perfect flow and energy. For your study space, position your desk so that you’re facing the door – this is known as a ‘power position’, where you can see people coming into the room. Organise your desk and keep it free of clutter, and choose a high-back, comfortable chair.

In your bedroom, TVs, laptops and other electronics are a big no-no. Open your windows as much as possible, or use an air-purifier to keep fresh air flowing. Make sure that your bed is always made and free from clothes and clutter. Position your bed, if possible, so that you can get into it from both sides, and avoid putting it directly in line with the door. Choose neutral, soothing colours, and choose your artwork carefully (art prints and posters should make you feel calm and positive).

Little changes can make a huge difference. You don’t need to rush out to buy new paint and a paint roller, but you can start by simply organising clutter and throwing away anything that no longer serves a purpose or brings you joy (or, even better, donate it to a local charity).

Why not give it a go? And let us know how you’re bringing more Feng Shui into your life!

Gulf Education and Training Exhibition 2017 set to kick off with new features

Gulf Education and Training Exhibition 2017 set to kick off with new features & wider scope

• Over 2,000 multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate & training courses to be showcased
• Event to highlight more than 250 master and doctorate degree programs

April 11, 2017 – The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), the region’s leading student recruitment event, is all set to open its doors in Dubai this year, offering new learning initiatives and covering a wider scope of courses to help address the 21^st century needs of the region’s ever evolving job market.

To be held from April 13 to 15, 2017 at the Sheikh Saeed Halls of the Dubai International Convention Centre, GETEX will showcase more than 2,000 multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate, and training courses along with a wide array of key activities such as student and career counseling sessions, financial advice, and career-oriented seminars to be hosted by academic and industry experts.

Moreover, the event will put the spotlight on at least 250 master and doctorate degree programs in the fields of international business, economics, humanities and social sciences, law, medicine and vet science, nanotechnology, criminology, food safety, and maritime technology, to name a few. Industry-ready courses in key sectors such as aviation, information technology, gaming, teaching, nursing, architecture, and hospitality will be highlighted as well.

Anselm Godinho, Managing Director of International Conferences and Exhibitions, the organizer of GETEX, said: “GETEX comes at a time when investment in education is at its all time high across the Arab World. Many regional governments are now prioritizing and heavily investing in education infrastructure as part of their transition towards a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy. We hope to contribute to this growth by providing a global platform where all stakeholders can get a buy-in from end users and advance their education offerings to address regional trends.”

This edition of GETEX will provide a smart and interactive recruitment platform connecting educational institutions and professional training providers with young and mature learners, in addition to free seminars addressing a range of pertinent student issues and interactive learning sessions allowing visitors to engage and learn from education experts.

University representatives from Canada, Egypt, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, the UK, and the US will be present in the event. Some of the participating institutions include the American University in Dubai; Paris Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi; Middlesex University Dubai; Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine & Health Sciences; UAE University; Zayed University; Higher Colleges of Technology, International Oxford Royale Academy – UK; IOB Insitut Osteopathie Bordeaux – France; and International Business School – Hungary.
Complete details on GETEX are available at www.mygetex.com.

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13 April, 2017

Al Ain’s Glow & Go! At Wadi Adventure

Wadi Adventure is bringing back the 3^rd edition of one of its popular fun run; Al Ain’s Glow & Go! on Friday- 21st April, 2017.
Al Ain’s GLOW & GO! is a fun run at night full of neon colors, glow lights, and an awesome course around and through Wadi Adventure in Al Ain. It is an untimed fun run open to people of all fitness levels, and is aimed at supporting positive, happy, and active lifestyles. Registration includes entry to the race, a neon T-Shirt, glow items, and access to an After Party and refreshments.
This 3KM Fun Run is open for Families, Youngsters, Athletes, Fitness enthusiasts- in short anyone looking forward for some FUN!

This time around 300+ participants, spectators, supporters, media persons, fitness lovers from all over the UAE will converge at Wadi Adventure in Al Ain to witness the amazing fun run that will be promoting #MOVEITUAE movement by the UAE’s Ministry of Health & Prevention, which promotes health and fitness.



Al Ain’s Glow & Go is returning back after a period of three years and is something unique for the city of Al Ain. Speaking about the event, Engineer Saif Alblooshi – Chief Project officer, Tamouh Investments Group and General Manager for Wadi Adventure stated, “Providing a fun platform to the community is the major goal of this event and what better way to promote a healthy lifestyle through it. Al Ain has not experienced anything like this before and I assure that this event will be loved by everyone. Healthy lifestyle on the other hand is the key message of the event and it will definitely reach out easily to the society as we have associated it with the theme of Fun.”

The event will be followed by an after party (non-alcoholic) where families can be entertained by music, dance and performances.

Registrations for the race is now open on Premier Online and last date of registration is 18 April, 2017 10PM. Link: https://www.premieronline.com/index.php?order=date&sort=ASC&o=&va=1

Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi inaugurates Gulf Education and Training Exhibition 2017

Show throws spotlight on Occupational & Industry, Professional Development & Continuing Education
April 13, 2017 – His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi Minister of State for Higher Education, opened today (Thursday, April 13, 2017) the 29^th edition of the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), the leading student recruitment platform in the Middle East and Asia, at the Sheikh Saeed Halls of the Dubai International Convention Center. The region’s most trusted education, training and professional development event is being held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Education and organized by International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E). Running until April 15, 2017, the exhibition will focus on General, Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Occupational and Industry, Professional Development and Continuing Education and Training.

GETEX 2017 is attended by education providers from around the world intending to achieve their student admission targets and enrolment quotas by recruiting students at the event. Admission officers and education counsellors are at hand to address student’s concerns as well as offer career guidance on suitable programs. The show is expected to be attended by 30,000 leaners who are keen to decide on their further study, explore campuses and universities, and check out fees and scholarships opportunities.



In his opening speech, His Excellency Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi commended GETEX for being one of the most important exhibitions for the education sector–which is currently witnessing rapid development and continuous growth. He also stressed on the significant role it plays in the continuing efforts to provide the labour sector with highly qualified and trained human resources, conforming to set international standards. In addition, Dr. Al Falasi stated that the event opens many potential opportunities and perspectives for students, which in turn, encourages them to embark on a journey towards professional success and reinforce their commitment to play a part in the move towards comprehensive development.

Dr. Al Falasi added: “GETEX has always been successful, year after year, especially in its efforts to consolidate the UAE’s leading position in both the regional and international education map, through the unending support of the country’s wise leadership. We are confident that this year’s edition will live up to its reputation of being a strategic platform for the education sector–presenting a wide spectrum of highly recognized academic institutions composed of national and international universities and training institutes. We are also positive that the event will play an effective role in supporting our diligent efforts to recruit and encourage students from all over the world so that they can benefit from the opportunities and advantages offered at the exhibition as it also strengthens the UAE’s presence as a world class academic destination.

The seminars at GETEX will provide students with enriching information that can help them in making informed decisions on their higher education Delivered by leading industry speakers and experts, the seminars are highly relevant in today’s job market as well as for future opportunities. The Activity Zone, the newest feature at GETEX, is a platform to engage students in an out-of-the-classroom environment where students will be encouraged and inspired to pursue hobbies or learn new skills that can be turned into career choices.

Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, IC&E, said: “GETEX has continued to evolve and add new features to remain relevant to address the enquiries and concerns of the regional student fraternity. This year, we are hosting over 300 institutions from the region and beyond to offer over 2,000 programs and courses in various fields of academics, vocation and training. We are optimistic that our collaboration with some of the reputed names in education will be able to provide the right guidance and direction to students looking for more options in higher education.”

Date and Timings for GETEX 2017
Friday, April 14, 2017: 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Saturday, April 15, 2017: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Entrance to the show is free. For more information, please visit: http://www.mygetex.com/.

Getting to Know Our Mental Health

PsychoEducation as a toolbox for wellbeing
If I asked you, “Do you have mental health?” what would your answer be?
Perhaps you assume I’m talking about mental health difficulties, such as depression or personality disorders. Or maybe you think ‘Well, I get stressed from time to time, but that’s not a real issue’.
Well, when we talk about mental health, we should think of it in the same way we’d think about physical health. Are you physically healthy? Yeah, sure! Are you mentally healthy? Hmm, that’s a tough one.

Mental health is still, unfortunately, something that often goes under the radar when considering our general health and wellbeing. If you experienced a pain in your leg – either a sudden and intense pain, or a dull ache over a period of time – you’d go to the doctor. You wouldn’t feel any shame in talking about it; you’d probably ask your parents to drive you to the clinic, you’d happily tell your friends what the doctor said, and you’d follow the doctor’s advice. Whatever you identified as causing the pain, you’d try, in future, to avoid it. Now imagine this scenario if you’re suffering some sort of mental discomfort – the story looks quite different, right?

As a young person, you have a whole host of stresses and ups and downs to deal with in life. You have the pressure of school and the expectations that are put upon you; exam stress; changing and sometimes turbulent relationships; managing relationships with peers adults and siblings; establishing your own identity and working out what and who you want to become…and the list goes on…
These pressures are bound, at one time or another, to take their toll on your mental health. You might suffer stress and anxiety around exams. You might feel really down if you’ve had a disagreement with friends. You might worry about that awkward public exchange with your friend on Facebook. These feelings are perfectly normal and, if we can educate ourselves about them, can actually help us to grow into resilient young adults. We shouldn’t be scared of saying, ‘Actually, my mental health isn’t so great at the moment…what tools do I have to get better?’
What is PsychoEducation?

Just as you were taught at school about the negative impact on your body of eating junk food, or not drinking enough water or not getting enough sleep, PscyhoEducation teaches you how to look after your mental health. Not only that, but it also educates you about how your mind functions in conjunction with your body, making sense of some strange physical reactions your body might have towards psychologically stressful situations. For example, you know that weird butterfly feeling you get in your tummy when you’re nervous about a presentation? That’s actually blood leaving your digestive system and travelling to your limbs – cool, right? Just understanding how normal some of these (often scary) sensations are is the first step to managing your mental health.

Over the next few issues of TYV, we’ll be looking at Psycho-educating our readers and (hopefully) inspiring you to take as much care of your mental health as you do your physical health.
We’ll be taking a look at:

What’s normal about mental health
How your body reacts to your mind (and vice-versa)
Flexing your mental health muscles
Building resilience
And much more…
If you have any questions, or you’d like to share your mental health story or advice, Write us at editor@theyoungvision.com

The Fascinating World of Robotics

The Fascinating World of Robotics

Whether it was Wall-E, Robocop, or I-Robot, we’ve all marvelled at the thought of a world where robots walk among us (hopefully peacefully!)

But the reality is closer than we think. In fact, we’re almost there. Right now, over one million household robots and 1.1 million industrial robots are operating worldwide. So what are they doing?
Believe it or not, robots are performing tasks from simple domestic duties to precision surgery. That’s right – robots are used for intricate key-hole surgery such as gallbladder removals, brain surgeries and heart bypass operations!

Robotic technology is also used to explore our planet and solar system. Robots can venture deep into the ocean, far deeper than any human could, and so robots are used to explore the deep and in shipwreck investigations. Look up, and our robotic friends are exploring other planets, performing dangerous spacewalks where astronauts fear to tread! Heat resistant robots are used to explore volcanoes and can give us vital information about such wonders of our natural world.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are flying robots that are even capable of flying themselves if they lose contact with their pilot on the ground. UAVs are used as spy planes, and even for such noble feats as monitoring forest fires.

Closer to home, chances are your family car was put together by these clever ‘bots, and robotic vacuum cleaners, baby-rockers, mops and lawn mowers provide a helping hand in busy domestic schedules!

Computing power is becoming ever-stronger, and robotic technology is making impressive leaps. The sphere of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is challenging the way we think about technology and new progress in software development means that we’re closer than ever to having our robotic counterparts walking among us.

RTEX, The Robot Technology Exhibition, comes to Dubai at the end of September. It’s the first event of its kind in the MENA region, and will showcase the latest innovations in robotics and automation.

Yes, I want to be a doctor

Well, I always wanted to be a doctor, wearing a white coat, having people listen to me when I speak, the room is hush and what I say is final. Every body waits for my decision and people wait to see me. There is aura in the atmosphere when a doctor passes by, and of course don’t forget the title, no one calls you by name, you are always referred to as a doctor; you are everybody’s doctor, and whenever an accident occurs, people call “is there a doctor in the place” not is there an accountant or an engineer or a marine biologist etc.
I am sure you liked my introduction, however what I am going to write below may shock you. A doctor cannot work without the others who work in the medical field. The nurse, the ultrasound technician, the lab technician, the X-ray technician, the hospital management, the data entry team, the ambulance technicians, the anesthesiologist, the dietitian, the pharmacist, healthcare people and all the myriad of jobs that are available in the medical fields. So why do we insist on becoming doctors only when its so difficult to enter, so expensive, so time consuming and so limited in spaces?

Statistics

I have been a student counsellor for a very long time, I can provide statistics on the number of students who want to study medicine and the number that actually end up being doctors. From every hundred students we meet, 85% want to study medicine, and only 10% actually end up studying medicine. That is why a student has to know his or her potential before making the decision on the major. Of course the reason for the drop in percentage is not just the grades, its because the spaces all around the world are limited, many want to have you do a test, some want a gap year, some want you to have volunteering experience. Off late some top universities are testing the students to see if they actually love interacting with people.

Requirements

Also there is a huge difference in the acceptance to medical schools. In America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand a student needs to have a bachelor degree first and then do a test to enter medical school (premed). Most medical universities in UK require A levels and many other requirements like working in an underdeveloped country and volunteering. In the Arab world the universities start soon after the high school, many just require an English test. In India, China, Russia the entry is easy and sometimes the grades are not necessary, however in Europe its difficult and one requires the language of that country.
A student who wants to study medicine has to start doing some work from year 9, its very important that the parents also know what is required so the student doesn’t feel left out if he or she leaves everything to the end. Unfortunately, not many schools test the students’ potential so we will only know if the student actually can become a doctor when he or she actually graduates and we see him in a hospital.

Jobs

This is the crunch of the issue, a student has to do some internships after the programme is over, and then completes a residency programme in the place of study. Many countries require the ministry of health test prior to working in those countries. This test will only be provided if the doctor had completed all the requirements.

Accreditation of the University

This is of vital importance, there are three sets of accreditation, first in the country its established in, second with world health organization, third with FAIMER.org, fourth the country you want to work in. Also it may be important to see the cross accreditations and links between the universities themselves so going for a postgrad degree will be easier.

Postgraduate Programmes VS Residency Programmes.

There is a big difference between the two. To become a specialist one needs to secure a place in a hospital, in order to do that one has to pass the test required in that country, for example USMLE in USA, the Australasia medical test for Australia and New Zealand, the Canadian medical test, PLAB in UK, and many others. A doctor who wants to specialize, he or she must first do these test, and then find a hospital that can house him or her for the period of the residency and specialization. However, if a doctor wants to do a research qualification then a university that has the programme is what he or she needs to find. Doing a residency requires a certain length of time so one has to have that in mind.

Continuous Education

Being a doctor doesn’t end by getting the MBBS and the specializations, we are living in a world where change is eminent, so a doctor needs to read, and study for the rest of his/her life, there is no way of stopping in the 15th century, as advancement in the medical field happen on a minute by minute basis. I would rather check the internet for cure instead of going to a doctor who is stuck in the 1960’s. The doctor must realize that its patients lives he or she are tampering with, hence the daily reading and research.

Are you ready for this?

At the end I must reiterate the importance of the medical field, so a student in year 9 watching Doctors programme or CSI must not just think that he or she want to become one, but they must realize the importance of the field and know the ins and outs prior to making that decision.
Below you will find some of the medical fields that are there and once you complete reading this article, many other fields have been created and many diseases have been discovered, time is running out, so please make a good research from now.

Medical Careers :-

• Audiologist
• Cardiovascular Technologist
• Chiropractor
• Clinical Laboratory Tech
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Dentist
• Dispensing Optician
• EMT and Paramedic
• Home Care Aide
• Laboratory Technician
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Sonographer
• Medical Technician
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Nuclear Medicine Tech
• Nursing Assistant
• Occupational Therapist
• Occupational Therapist Aide
• Optometrist
• Pharmacy Aide
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist Assistant
  
• Physician and Surgeon
• Physician Assistant
• Podiatrist
• Practical Nurse
• Psychologist
• Radiation Therapist
• Radiologic Technologist
• Recreational Therapist
• Registered Nurse
• Respiratory Therapist
• Speech Therapist
• Surgical Technologist
  

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