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Fun and games
Smartphones are now equipped with a dazzling array of entertainments, using state-of-the-art graphics and algorithms. A quick pan around any public square thesedays, will reliably reveal young adults glued to their mobile devices. It’s tempting to believe they might be using the technology to further work or school objectives; probably some of them are. But…
To your health and happiness
As you pop that last frond of parsley into your alfalfa and wheat grass shake, ask yourself a question: am I happy? Hopefully, the answer is yes and you’ll down that nutritional depth charge, slam the glass back down on the table and dash out for a 10km run with spring in your stride and…
Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown?
A new piece of research from the Psychology Department of the University of Texas in Austin suggests that women in positions of authority in the workplace may be more likely than others to experience symptoms of depression. Interestingly, the paper, published in the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, entitled Gender, Job Authority and Depression…
How smart are smart drugs?
You can’t blame anyone for wanting to have the cognitive edge, for wanting to be that little bit smarter. Especially students, who it is claimed have been turning to so-called ‘smart’ drugs, like modafinil, to increase their chances of exam success, at a rate of about one in five, But new research from the University…
Children and mental health in the digital age
A recent report issued by the Commons Health Committee paints a grim picture of the situation on the ground for the mental health of children in the United Kingdom. The report notes a radical increase in the number of children seeking help for mental health problems (25% to 30% a year) and links it to…
The healing power of psychotherapy
Some people approach the whole notion of psychotherapy with skepticism, which may be down to a number of factors. But for those of us who have experienced life-changing results from an ongoing commitment to psychotherapy (specially with a gifted practitioner who has overcome similar challenges), the findings of a recent study will come as no…
How’s your memory?
That’s the question General Practitioners will increasingly be asking patients over fifty, only now it will take on a whole new meaning. This is in line with the news that GPs will now be rewarded £55 for each successful dementia diagnosis. Dementia is being underdiagnosed, according to health authorities, who claim that only half the…
A new resource for sex and love addiction
Sex and love addiction is one of those which can often slip under the radar, in the face of other more pressing addictions, like alcohol or drug dependency. But dig deep enough and it’s not uncommon to find addiction to sex and/or so-called ‘love’ at the root of manifest relational difficulties. A new book, Coming Off…
