Heart racing, quick breathing and tension headaches are just some of the ways stress changes your body. By Dr. Holly BlakeAssociate Professor of Behavioural ScienceUniversity of Nottingham We all feel stressed from…
‘Overcontrol’ is a personality style that can make it difficult for some people to adapt to change or enjoy social situations. By Alex LambertPhD Candidate, Psychology (Personality Psychopathology)Nottingham Trent University Having high self-control is often seen…
Though some people experience higher levels of stress than others, they may be less likely to burnout because they are more frequently connected with what is significant in their lives. By Dr. Shahieda JansenClinical Psychologist and Acting Regional DirectorUniversity of South…
Nature has long been framed as a cure for human ailments. When Jessica J Lee began swimming and walking on Hampstead Heath, she wondered how it might help her recover…
Beset by the pressures of modern life, you might feel that you ought to reduce your blood pressure, be more present in the moment, optimise your immune system or increase…
Depression after pregnancy has been studied for a while, but less attention has been paid to depression during pregnancy, which occurs in one in 10 women. By Dr. Ardesheer TalatiAssistant Professor of Clinical Neurobiology, PsychiatryColumbia University Pregnant women face a number of…
Being diagnosed with ADHD was ultimately a relief for Verity Babbs, but she had mixed feelings about taking medication. She worried about being wedded to too many pills but also…
For those with social anxiety disorder, being out in public becomes unbearable. And as they avoid transport, shopping and socialising, isolation increases. Designing public spaces with positive mental health in…
One day Meg Fozzard’s brain was working properly, the next it wasn’t. In conversation with three people who have had similar, life-altering experiences, she explores the huge impact of brain…
Understanding what the brain does when you’re trying to change your behaviour can help you stick with new habits – or kick old ones to the kerb. By Dr. Ashleigh E. SmithSenior Lecturer – Exercise PhysiologyUniversity of South Australia By Dr. Carol MaherProfessor, Medical…
