Sian Ferguson
Greatist
South Africa
Contact Sian
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Sian:
These Viral Medical TikToks Show Why Some Fear Going to the Doctor
Medical TikToks are going viral, but lately it hasn't been for the right reason. Siân Ferguson dives into why these TikToks feels more sinister than medical advice given through Facebook or Instagram. → Read More
Working from home made me depressed—then I got plants
If you asked me for advice about working from home a year ago, I’d have said something a little generic like “find a good work schedule” or “take frequent breaks.” If you ask me now, I’d honestly say you should get a plant. Here's why. → Read More
How EMDR therapy and trigger warnings helped me move forward from trauma
It’s common to hear people say those who need trigger warnings are being coddled and that we just need therapy. What’s less common is the knowledge that many of us use trigger warnings in conjunction with therapy to build better coping skills. In my case, I couldn't have endured therapy without trigger warnings. → Read More
Should Egg Donors Globally Be Compensated? It's Complicated.
Being compensated for your time is one issue, but egg donors are not only chosen for their time. → Read More
How a PCOS diagnosis changed my understanding of my body and mental illness
I hardly knew anything about PCOS before my diagnosis, and it was purely by chance that I even discovered I have the syndrome. Now, I understand my needs. → Read More
How to plan an ethical voluntourism trip
Despite potential problems with voluntourism, it is possible to do it in an ethical and helpful way. Here are a few pointers for those who want to volunteer overseas. → Read More
3 Things to Remind Yourself When Your Healing Process Is Going Slowly
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how long you’re taking to heal from trauma or mental illness, you’ve got to read these affirming reminders. → Read More
3 Things to Remind Yourself When Your Healing Process Is Going Slowly
How long does it take to heal from trauma or mental illness? These reminders will comfort you when your healing process feels slow. → Read More
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who's Dropped Out of College or University
There’s a harmful idea that people with degrees are better than those without them – and you might be falling for it if you’d say these things to a college dropout. → Read More
What the Wedding Industrial Complex Is – And How It’s Hurting Our Ideas of Love
Ever thought about how many people’s jobs depend on the pressure to get married? The wedding industry may seem harmless, but it’s feeding us some toxic ideas. → Read More
My skin is still recovering from PTSD
It took me years to connect the dots between my PTSD and the way my life changed. → Read More
Why We Need to Stop Saying Anti-Queer Bigots Are Closeted Gay People
Are people who are biased against queer people secretly gay? It’s a popular idea, but here’s why it’s wrong to keep perpetuating it. → Read More
Why We Need to Stop Saying Anti-Queer Bigots Are Closeted Gay People
Are people who are biased against queer people secretly gay? It’s a popular idea, but here’s why it’s wrong to keep perpetuating it. → Read More
How Hypnotherapy Can Be Used to Treat PTSD
The health benefits of hypnosis in PTSD treatment. → Read More
Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness Isn’t Perfect – But Here’s Why It Can Be Necessary
Think it’s wrong to self-diagnose her PTSD? Let’s talk about why you may be skeptical about self-diagnosis – and why it can useful for some folks with mental illness. → Read More
3 Reasons Why Calling Bigots 'Uneducated' Is Counter-Productive
What’s wrong with calling bigoted people “uneducated?" If you care about social justice, you need to know why this habit is oppressive. → Read More
The Future Of Memes Is Wholesome
We investigate the rise of wholesome memes and talk to one of its viral content creators. → Read More
3 Reasons Why 'Just' Seeing a Therapist Isn't That Simple
If you’re giving out advice to “just go to therapy,” you might be making one of these harmful assumptions. → Read More
4 New Year’s resolutions every traveler should make for 2017
This year, why don't we try traveling without a camera? → Read More
Spending Christmas abroad can be lonely. Here’s how to make it better.
Keep parts of your old traditions alive... but embrace new traditions. → Read More