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The Gift of Teenagers: Connect More, Worry Less
We live in a time of huge worry about our teenagers and their mental health – from fears of a phone-obsessed adolescence to concerns...

Rachel Kelly
3 days ago5 min read


Therapy: The Hardest Goodbye
I’ve bid lovers tearful goodbyes. I’ve sobbed them to my mother as I lit her pyre. But having to say goodbye to a therapist was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Twice, that too.

Manan Dhuldhoya
4 days ago4 min read


Friend or Foe? AI’s potential impact on our Mental Health
I am Dr Daniel Martins, a clinician-scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King’s College London...

Dr Daniel Martins
5 days ago5 min read


Are We Living 'The Handmaid’s Tale' in 2025?
Being a woman in 2025 feels frightening. During a time when society should be moving forward towards greater equality and empowerment for...

Samrina K Sangha
Jun 54 min read


Three things I have learned from running the London Marathon
When telling people that I was training for the London Marathon, most people would reply by telling me that they "could never do it". Even established runners, even people who had run half-marathons, would tell me that they could not do it, ever. And that, of course, is not true.

Carmine Pariante
Jun 45 min read


On the Shoulders of Giants: A tribute to David Goldberg
When I started training in psychiatry in 1981, apart from the six months in academic psychiatry, all my training was in asylums in Leicestershire. Working in clinical settings and reviewing research, I came across the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the name David Goldberg as its creator.

Dinesh Bhugra CBE
Jun 36 min read


Football Forever — A Short Story
Henry's dad used to love football. That's how it always used to be.
Growing up, Henry spent more time in stadiums, breathing the cool air around him as he watched with anticipation the ball fly around the pitch, his dad's rough hand in his, than he did in his own room. In his own house. Or, that's how it felt, anyway. And he never once complained—why would he?

Chloe Smith
Jun 29 min read


Co-developing research in youth mental health: the CELEBRATE Project
In January 2024, we held the first dissemination event for the CELEBRATE Project, a UKRI-funded research programme dedicated to...
Camila Ribeiro
May 304 min read


What if your brain wasn’t betraying you, but trying to protect you, even through pain?
Author's own image “Trauma” is a word we hear all the time now — in podcasts, therapy TikTok, or casual conversations. People say things...

Sema Dourmoush
May 284 min read


My Parents Exchange Daggers, but I Get Stabbed
I was watching Barbie in my room when I heard soft thuds. I waited, and after I heard it again, I rushed out to the parlour, my heart...

Anita Obi
May 285 min read


The Pathologised Woman: Hysteria and Medical Bias
As a woman and a mental health researcher, I’ve had my fair share of frustrating doctor visits. Nothing tops the time when my...

Nuriza Tukiran
May 225 min read


How Reading and the Power of Imagination Saved My Life
My name is Bryn, and this year I turn 36 years old. I have never told my story like this before, and never in this much detail. I’m hoping it gives others some comfort and strength to know that life can get better and is worth living. Keep in mind that despite how this all happened, I’m here to write this today. That being said…

Bryn Wolanski
May 216 min read


What Squid Game Reveals About Power, Division, and Being Human
We are not O or X. We are not built to stay still. Beliefs bend. Allegiances shift. When systems demand certainty, it’s our capacity for...

Aeron Kim
May 205 min read


The Dangerous Allure of #SkinnyTok: Why we need to talk about it
Looking forward to a sweet treat or getting excited for lunch is something I’m sure many can relate to. But with the new #SkinnyTok trend sweeping across TikTok, this normal hunger and interest in food is now being shamed. Creators, and the algorithm, are now pushing toxic mantras like “If your stomach is growling, pretend it's applauding you” and “You don’t need a treat, you’re not a dog”.

Maddy Kirkpatrick
May 155 min read


The Semicolon Under My Skin: Surviving A Suicide Attempt.
The needle whirrs and purrs, and an image of a naked woman reading a book, her head exploding into fireworks slowly appears on my skin. The ceiling’s pattern looks beautiful from where I am, despite the intense brightness of the tattoo artist’s lights. This is my fourth tattoo—but unlike the first three, this one carries a deeper, sadder meaning.

Lou Grimberg
May 145 min read


The experiences of perinatal care for women who use and are in treatment for drug use
The Stepping Stones Study Women who use drugs during pregnancy have complex health and social needs. Stigma can be a barrier to their...

Polly Radcliffe
May 135 min read


A key Biological Mechanism Linked to Depression Risk and Recovery in Teenage Girls
I am Dr Naghmeh Nikkheslat, a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

Naghmeh Nikkheslat
May 84 min read


How I Balanced My Mental Health After My Miscarriage
There’s no easy way to say this: we lost our baby. At 12 weeks, after hearing the heartbeat and seeing that small, flickering light on the ultrasound, we felt like we were past the hardest part. But sadly, our first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage, and everything changed.

Tassia O'Callaghan
May 74 min read


How women in Indian Kashmir confront mental health crisis and stigma
In the snow-covered villages of Indian-controlled Kashmir, women have silently shouldered the burden of mental illness for years, their pain hidden beneath the rigid customs and traditions that have shaped their lives.
Mental illness in Kashmir has often been misdiagnosed, with symptoms frequently attributed to other health issues, mainly gastrointestinal or cardiovascular problems. Many people in the Himalayan valley, “known as paradise on earth,” also believe that anxi

Irfan Amin Malik
May 26 min read


The Deep Symbolism of Children’s Movies and the Messages They Carry
I must admit. I am someone in my mid-twenties, but I absolutely love animated movies. I recently went to see a movie called “The Wild...

Riddhi Laijawala
May 15 min read


The Power of Canadian Penpals in My Eating Disorder Recovery
I can’t quite pinpoint when it all started — the hatred towards myself and my body, the unparalleled self-loathing, and the unwavering desire to limit my food intake. But once I’d entered the world of disordered eating and everything that came with it, it became increasingly hard to leave.

Amy Killingbeck
Apr 305 min read


Infertility: A Silent Condition That Touches Many Chords
Infertility can affect each and all of us. You could be a very healthy stranger jogging in the park, your young nephew who recently graduated, or your neighbour hosting yet another baby shower for a friend. We can all be affected.
If you’re one of them, you know only too well what infertility means. The term "infertility" applies to a situation when an individual or a couple is attempting to conceive but cannot establish a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected

Lucia Roberta Russo
Apr 295 min read


Invisible Strings - A Short Story
When William and Benjamin met, it was the first week of first grade at Play Elementary School, the perfect picture of a cliché American suburban school.

Ayah Al-Masyabi
Apr 2512 min read


Supporting trauma survivors’ through art and science
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the majority of people who access mental health services have experienced trauma. Yet, trauma remains misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. How then can we best support survivors who need holistic, relatable, consistent, and trauma-sensitive healthcare?

Isaac Ouro-Gnao
Apr 245 min read
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