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Chloe Smith
3 days ago9 min read
Fan/Family
Lily sat down in front of the TV one day after school, completely unaware that what she was about to see would change her life. Her day...
Saakshi Sharma
4 days ago5 min read
Music for the Mind
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash What is music? Is it a form of art, an expressive masterpiece, or a therapeutic treatment? For a...
Klaas Bahnsen
5 days ago5 min read
Beyond Prediction: Explaining Astrology's Potential
Picture by Allision Saeng from Unsplash+ As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent my career advocating and advertising for evidence-based...
Daniela Giallanella
7 days ago4 min read
The power of the stars: What the horoscope says about me.
People have always been so fascinated by the stars , to the point where starts are tasked with determining our way of life or how the day...
Lea Schmid
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Romanticising Christmas: The Holiday Magic
And just like that… the holiday season approaches. Another year has gone, with its highs and lows, its lessons, and all its triumphs. As...
Dr Declan Hyland
Dec 18, 20244 min read
Inspiring and supporting the Psychiatrists of tomorrow
Note from the Editor : It is my pleasure to present the final Psych Star blog of the Psych Star Series , a collection of articles written...
Rachel Kelly
Dec 18, 20246 min read
Young People and Ultra-Processed Foods
The Christmas holidays are approaching, with talk of turkey, brussels sprouts, and all the trimmings. But for thousands of teenagers,...
Francesca Mancino
Dec 12, 20245 min read
Can banning surrogacy really protect human rights?
A Perspective on the Criminalisation of Procreative Tourism in Italy ‘Italy criminalises citizens who go abroad to have children through...
Jin-ho Kim
Dec 11, 20245 min read
Before a Snowflake Falls: A Personal Encounter with Han Kang
Han Kang © Photo: Paik Dahuim. Courtesy of Natur & Kultur. Distance between You and Me Every heart holds a quiet ode to someone—a figure...
Hami Lee
Dec 10, 20244 min read
From Historical Trauma to Literature: The Universal Appeal of Han Kang
The worldwide impact of Korean culture became particularly prominent with Parasite, the 2020 Academy Award-winning film that earned...
Carmine Pariante
Dec 5, 20244 min read
When I talked about my grief, others followed
Three weeks ago, I published a personal article on my difficulties with grief following the death of my parents, both in their 90s, one...
Suvi Pushpakanthan
Dec 4, 20245 min read
How Forensic Psychology Shaped Two Infamous Cases
Whilst most children grew up watching CBBC or Disney Channel on the TV, my dinners were often spent immersed in shows like Criminal Minds...
Tony Woods
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Can the arts revolutionise healthcare?
The SHAPER dissemination event held on 19th November 2024.
Chloe Smith
Nov 29, 202410 min read
Wishing Well
Maggie watched the hustle and bustle move around her with ease. There was no quickening of her breathing or heart rate, and her chest...
Melisa Kose
Nov 28, 20245 min read
Obesity, Depression, and their Inflamed Connection
Authors Note: If you are interested in taking part in the CODA study, please visit our CODA study page or email coda@kcl.ac.uk . For...
David Shipley
Nov 28, 20245 min read
What Prison Taught Me About Mental Health
Before being sentenced to prison, in February 2020, I had a long time to imagine it. In 2014, working in corporate finance, I committed...
Ian Donley
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Autistic Men are Men Too
In 2024, the answer to the question “what is a man” is expanding. Society is slowly (but surely) embracing manhood in all forms. Manhood...
Ndubuaku Kanayo
Nov 21, 20245 min read
Unemployment and Mental Health in Nigeria: a Sociological Account
As a young Nigerian, I have always wanted to understand human behavioural patterns and societal trends. This curiosity for human...
Ecemnur İpekoğlu
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Nutrients and the Gut-Brain Axis: Effects on Students’ Mental Health
As a third-year psychology student, I’ve felt the stress of juggling assignments and staying focused in classes, especially during exam...
Patrick Kuklinski
Nov 19, 20245 min read
For Both Cis and Trans Men, We Need to Prioritize Mental Health
The mental health struggles associated with being a trans man are often dismissed in already frail discussions on men’s mental health. As...
Namira Patel
Nov 14, 20245 min read
The Contribution of Acquired Brain Injuries on Criminal Behaviour
On a busy road, when the traffic rushes like water breaking through a dam and the lights refuse to turn red, the decision you may make to...
Hina Naela
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Building Belonging at University: The U-Belong Toolkit
The lecture theatre is abuzz with voices. I see a group of girls hunched over a laptop, laughing. The professor is standing by the...
Tony Woods
Nov 12, 20245 min read
Hidden voices – unpaid carers in the UK. What can we do for them?
Are you an unpaid carer or do you know someone who is? It is more than likely that you fall into either one of those categories, as at...
Joe Angemi JR
Nov 11, 20244 min read
The Colour of Distant Thunder Behind The Mask
A Veterans Art Engagement Project: 2021-2025 An article that is linked to The Mask - a veteran's story . It was 6 pm on September 7th,...
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