Leadership & Mental HealthFebruary 20264 min read

Living in a World of Selective Empathy: Why Distant Suffering Feels Deeper Than Pain Next Door

Dr. Suha Riyaz

Consultant Psychiatrist • Project Heal Self

Kudos to punch the monkey for bringing attachment theory and its impact on child and adult life to spotlight. It’s my personal favorite topic that addresses many sensitive issues like how early...

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