top of page
Our Latest Articles


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...

Ndubuaku Kanayo
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Decolonising the Healthcare System: An Interview with Annabel Sowemimo
Dr Annabel Sowemimo is a senior clinician in sexual and reproductive health, a part-time PhD student, founder of a charity Reproductive...

Layecha Fidahoussen
Nov 6, 20245 min read


Life at a UK University Since the October 7th Attacks
Bringing together the voices of an Israeli and a pro-Palestinian student at King’s College London. As we pass the one-year marking of the...

Carmine Pariante
Nov 1, 20248 min read


How the Tech Industry is Changing
Not too long ago, I wrote articles about Apple’s Commitment to Mental Health and about how Neuralink was approved for Human...

Lea Schmid
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Remembering Liam Payne: Just how fast the night changes
I distinctly remember my first introduction to One Direction, when I was 11 years old. It was the “What Makes You Beautiful” music video...

Riddhi Laijawala
Oct 18, 20244 min read


The Importance of Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
A Holistic Approach for Workers, Organisations, and Communities My name is Gillian Brooks, and I am a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at...

Dr. Gillian Brooks
Oct 10, 20245 min read


“What is Your MBTI?”- Inside Personality Testing in South Korea
In South Korea, especially among Gen Z, the MBTI personality test isn’t just a tool for self-discovery—it’s a full-blown social phenomenon. From casual conversations to dating preferences, these four-letter codes are everywhere, and if you’re not familiar with the latest craze, you might feel a bit left out. My name is Aeron. Originally from South Korea, I am a researcher at the Stress, Psychiatry, and Immunology (SPI) Lab at King’s College London. Having lived between the

Aeron Kim
Oct 9, 20245 min read


What does the new junior doctor pay deal mean?
On the 13th of March, 2023, a one-year and six-month journey of strike action began for junior doctors, involving 11 individual rounds...

Frances Weston
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Inside the Emotional Storm: Navigating Puberty with Inside Out 2
Warning: The following article contains spoilers for the movie ‘Inside Out 2’ In 2015, Pixar’s "Inside Out" captured the hearts of both...

Maddy Kirkpatrick
Sep 12, 20245 min read


Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: A place of joy, not fear
We at Inspire the Mind would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by the tragedy at Southport. Trigger warning:...

Riddhi Laijawala
Aug 27, 20245 min read


Ozempic: Navigating the Intersection of Weight Loss and Mental Health
Part II: The effect of Ozempic on people suffering with eating disorders Trigger warning: The following article contains discussions...

Maddy Kirkpatrick
Aug 20, 20244 min read


Ozempic: Navigating the Intersection of Weight Loss and Mental Health
Part 1: Halting progress in body positivity Content warning: This article contains discussions surrounding weight loss and body image The...

Maddy Kirkpatrick
Aug 13, 20245 min read


All eyes on the Olympics and its Committee
It’s no secret that becoming an Olympian is one of the most impressive athletic achievements; one that many can only dream of. Becoming...

Lea Schmid
Aug 9, 20244 min read


And still, she rose — A win for Biles putting mental health first
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse which some readers may find distressing. You’d be hard-pressed to find...

Courtney Worrell
Aug 6, 20245 min read


Are America's Sweethearts ok? Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
This article contains spoilers, references to body shaming, and mentions of eating disorders. I took a break from Netflix recently. Not...

Courtney Worrell
Jul 22, 20246 min read


It’s Taylor Swift’s ‘Era’ and we’re just living in it
Taylor Swift’s world-famous Eras Tour arrives at the Wembley Stadium in London tonight. While I am a ‘Swiftie’ (A Taylor Swift fan), I...

Riddhi Laijawala
Jun 21, 20244 min read


Song in the City: Taking Classical Music out of its comfort zone
I have been a trustee of 'Song in the City' for nearly 10 years now. I was initially drawn to their series of lunchtime concerts in the...

Meli Hatzihrysidis
Jun 19, 20244 min read


How I’ve overcome queer shame by helping others
Growing up LGBTQ+, I always felt different, like I didn’t belong. Constantly feeling like I didn't fit in, a lack of representation and...

Tilly Robinson
Jun 18, 20245 min read


Understanding mental health in LGBTQ+ people
Research on biological and psychosocial factors in mental health disparities offers clues to reducing the mental health burden among...

Dr Qazi Rahman
Jun 14, 20244 min read


American Fiction vs Non-Fiction
Exploring the conflicts portrayed within the award-winning film and what it reveals about America’s fraught relationship with race and...

Seyi Osobamiro
Jun 12, 20245 min read


A deep dive into the concept of influencing
Like many people in their 20s, I have a TikTok account (you can learn more about this social media platform in this article). While I...

Riddhi Laijawala
Jun 11, 20244 min read


Birth Trauma and Mental Health - the 'Postcode Lottery'
As a researcher in perinatal psychiatry (working with women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby), unfortunately I was not...

Kristi Priestley
Jun 4, 20245 min read


Campus Divided: an alumna's view on University Pro-Palestine Protests
I was a student at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin just two years ago, where my college experience was similar to what you would...

Anonymous
May 9, 20245 min read


What will it take for women to feel safe?
Trigger warning: This article contains discussions about violence and abuse which may be difficult for some readers. As a woman, safety...

Courtney Worrell
Apr 5, 20246 min read
bottom of page





