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‘in the last eight year, I have encountered many challenges both as a facilitator and as the manager of our support group. I’ve...

There’s a seed living in the heart of a jungle. When the seed meets water, sunshine, and air, it grows into a tree. I often say that my...

CandleX's founder and Director, Xiaojie Qin , is a psychotherapist. If you need psychotherapy, please contact her via her therapy email at xiaojieqin2020@163.com As mental health awareness grows, more and more people are curious about seeking psychotherapy. CandleX aims to provide learning resources to support those who may be navigating this space for the first time. In this educational video series you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions, practical advice, and nuan

Bipolar disorder, I refused to be identified with it, I accepted it, and then I moved away from the need to label myself. I am just me. I...

(Project A is not part of CandleX) In 2021, Megan Purvis, a long-time expat who had lived in Beijing for a little over a decade studying...

In Dec 2022, we sent out a survey to gather information on sex addiction in China amongst the international community. Until 22nd Jan, we have received 53 responses, in which 49 are valid, from those who identified themselves as struggling with sex addiction. In the meantime, we are calling for applicants to join our sex addiction recovery group . To understand what sex addiction is, check out our article here . Let’s look at the results based on 49 responses. Gender The m

Sex addiction is a topic that is not yet openly discussed in the international community here in China. This can be attributed to low...

Is sex addiction a real thing? although there are still many debates on this even within the academic and clinical mental health field,...