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Nostalgia as a Sentimental Tool: Are you ready to look back for looking ahead? My name is Dhanishta and I am a writer who has recently...

Eight evidence-based approaches to beat burnout Two years into coping with the pandemic, evidence-based tools and techniques to beat burnout are vital for our mental health. Photo by Dids  on Pexels— Sleep is one evidence-based strategy to counter burnout The COVID-19 pandemic changed life as we know it. On January 9th 2020 the WHO announced Coronavirus-related pneumonia in Wuhan, China. Two years later, the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues in circulation. How ever

Compliments — more than what meets the eye Why do you give compliments? Do you feel genuine when giving compliments? How do you feel...

Beyond Daddy Blues I’m a neuroscientist and therapist. Generally, my work focuses on maternal mental health for a number of reasons — but...

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels Throughout the ups and downs of my life, there has been one constant: music. It’s something that I’ve been doing ever since I was little. I started learning guitar aged six, had my first singing lesson, joined my first musical theatre stage school when I was 10, and started my classical singing training when I was 12. I’d always loved to sing. I remember my dad calling up the stairs to tell me to be quiet, because it was 10pm and I was in my bed,

How do we make meaningful lifestyle changes that stick and are more than a blink in January’s eye? We know it’s not easy. Studies show that by the end of March, many of us have abandoned our resolve and settled back into our old patterns. In one University of Bristol study in 2007 by Richard Wiseman, only around 12% of people who make New Year’s resolutions felt that they were successful in achieving their goals . I am a mental health advocate and writer, as well as a KCL’s A

With glimmering fairy lights all over the city, the glowing conifer trees, the beautiful décor, the holiday fervour, Christmas starts...

Is Zoom Burning All of Us Out? Are women more at-risk from mental health difficulties linked to Zoom than men? My name is Dr Mia...

We need to teach children to be kind to their bodies, before it’s too late Trigger warning: The following blog contains discussions of...

The Fate of Mental Health in Afghanistan under the Taliban Blue scars concealed under the black burkha yearn for emancipation, as a...

Tips & Tricks to Combat Your Morning Anxiety Apart from the Sunday Scaries, weekday morning anxiety is more commonplace than it might...

TRUE FRIENDS REALLY LISTEN My grandmother always told me that, in order to have a friend, you must be a friend. This couldn’t be more...

The Life and Times of ex-Chelsea Football Player Paul Canoville: Mental illness, addiction, cancer and finding help In this exclusive...

There seems to be something special about places and things from the past — something that could even help us with our mental health....

Disclaimer In this blog, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Rebecca Lawrence discusses the topic of substance abuse and addiction, which may be...

The Importance of Physical Activity on Your Mental Health: An interview with Michael Watson, MBE In my life, I have battled a gambling addiction and a brain tumour — and alongside these I experienced depression. Exercising through those tough times has helped me focus and keeps me moving forward. The British ex-boxer Michael Watson, who uses exercise as a tool to manage his mental health, was a hero of mine as a youngster. Seeing how he has dealt with adversity encouraged me

One More Reason for a Healthy Lifestyle: Exercise might increase vaccines' effectiveness The COVID-19 vaccine holds great promise for...

Chasing Happiness After the week-long hustle in the office, sitting with a cup of masala tea on a Sunday morning always feels delightful...

Recognising empathy as a cornerstone for making a meaningful impact in a post-COVID world: The Shepley Parkin Empathy Award Emerging from...

I’m writing this for anyone who is currently overwhelmed or feeling like they need to take a step back. From anything. From the internet, from your work, from your social life, from your family situation. It’s okay. Sometimes it can be hard to take a step back from things, because it means making a commitment to look after your mental health. But these commitments are important and are not in any way a reflection on you being a bad friend, partner, or person. It is important

I’m tired of feeling guilty for being a working mother. It’s something I’ve been dealing with for a long time, ever since I got back to my laptop six weeks postpartum. Going back to work wasn’t an easy decision for me , but it was a vital one, because my family needed the money, and we couldn’t make the rent on my maternity pay. We often focus on mothers who stay at home to care for their babies, not working. Which is also a valid decision to make, and one that is not easy. B

Animals to the Rescue — Assisted Therapy & Unconditional Love Over the years, I relocated several times for education and work in India....

How everyday activities can allow our brains to be flexible and adaptive across the lifespan Often, people report that their cognitive...

I’ve been writing personal essays ever since I first entered the world of journalism. Personal essays are pieces I enjoy writing, because I lose myself in the words. Throughout my career in journalism, I’ve focused on topics including mental health, sex and relationships, body image, and parenting. I’ve written features and reported on different subjects, but personal essays are something that I focus my work on, because it feels like telling a story. In all honesty, sometime