Religion and Mental Health
As a young person, Jamila Pereira relied on her religion to console her and the people in her church to support her. But during the most difficult time of her…
Beyond Spirituality: the role of Meditation in Mental Health
Meditation has traditionally been associated with Eastern mysticism but science is beginning to show that cultivating a “heightened” state of consciousness can have a major impact on our brain. By Jonathan KrygierPhD Canditate…
How hip-hop can save your Mental Health
Hip-hop might seem like an unlikely go-to genre for those struggling with their mental health, but many people find the lyrics resonate with their lives. A rapper and the two…
Chronic Illness and the Pressure to get well
When she was ill, Naomi Morris assumed she was on a straightforward journey from sickness to health. That’s what all the personal essays and celebrity memoirs about recovery promised. But…
Finding joy in the Little Things really can Benefit your Wellbeing
Enjoying a cup of coffee or performing an act of kindness are some examples of the everyday ‘micro-joys’ that can boost your wellbeing. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Find joy…
Healing Through ink
As his ability to exert some control over his OCD symptoms increased, Josh Weeks contemplated getting a tattoo. And despite his mind conjuring many arguments for avoidance, an inner determination…
Self-Control isn’t Always a good Thing – Having too much can be bad for your Mental Health
‘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…
In Search of the ‘Nature Cure’
We are in what seems to be a time of unprecedented stress, which has produced a crisis in our psychological health and wellbeing. In response, we are encouraged to fix…
Music and Mental Health: Victorian Asylum Treatments and Modern Social Prescribing
Even the Victorians knew the powerful effect music has on mental health. By Dr. Rosemary GoldingSenior Lecturer in MusicThe Open University Introduction Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It is linked to better mental health, and it…
How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety
Many doctors believe that exercise is the closest thing to a miracle drug that modern medicine has in its arsenal. Your brain actually benefits, too. By Dr. Arash JavanbakhtAssociate Professor of PsychiatryWayne State University Introduction As with many…
