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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…
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…
The last few years have seen growing encouragement for victims of manipulation, violence and harassment to speak out and turn their backs on self-blame and shame. By BidishaBroadcaster, film-maker and…
‘Anhedonia’ affects up to 75% of people with depression. By Dr. Ciara McCabeProfessor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Mental HealthUniversity of Reading Introduction It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad…
What helps some people diagnosed with cancer, heart disease or diabetes stay relatively happy and healthy, while others are devastated? Psychologist Vicki Helgeson explains the traits and mindsets that can make…
Clinical depression can result in a number of coping strategies, one of them being sleep dependence. By Lauren GeeWriter and researcher Ngadi SmartArtist Introduction Sleep feels a strange thing to…
When Iqra Choudhry’s dad died, she lost her words. Overwhelmed with grief, she realised how unable and unwilling we often are to discuss death. Here, Iqra explains how finding a…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Many of us are familiar with Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—a call to move forward in life while…
Anecdotal evidence suggests the pervasiveness of smartphones is making us increasingly distracted and hyperactive. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction When was the last time you opened your laptop midconversation or brought…
New tools to help people use their smartphones in less detrimental ways are a good start, but could be even better at protecting users’ well-being. By Dr. Kostadin KushlevAssistant Professor of PsychologyGeorgetown University Introduction Apple…
