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Mastering The Art of Hygge
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a concept that originated in Danish culture that focuses on living with a sense of comfort, coziness, and...

Emily Waters
Jun 1, 20224 min read


Cognitive Dysfunction in Depression: Is the immune system responsible?
When I was a clinical psychology trainee at Temple University in the United States, one of the most common complaints I heard from people...

Naoise Giollabhui
May 31, 20225 min read


Is Our Immune System Conscious?
Is Our Immune System Conscious? I’m glad this title got your attention — it caught mine, too, when I realised it was possible! Though I...

David Foreman
May 17, 20226 min read


Antipsychotic Medications: Women are different from Men
Antipsychotic Medications: Women are different from Men I am a psychiatrist working at the University Medical Center in Groningen,...

Iris Sommer
May 12, 20225 min read


I Find Comfort in Striving for Perfection - Even Though It Does Me More Harm Than Good
One of the few constants in my life has been the constant need and desire to be perfect, or at least to be perceived as perfect. But what...

Catherine Shuttleworth
May 11, 20225 min read


The long shadow of loneliness in adolescence
The long shadow of loneliness in adolescence Loneliness can be understood as a painful emotion that arises when the quality or quantity...

Timothy Matthews
May 10, 20225 min read


The Experiences of Black Families amidst a Double Pandemic
I am a research worker on the BeFINE research study, and I feel very privileged to be part of a team that seeks to empower and hold space for underrepresented voices. Our study aims to understand and provide new ways regarding how best to support the well-being of Black families in the UK. The originality of this research excites us as it consists of active steps that seek to amplify opinions and experiences that are often overlooked. From reading this short piece, we hope re

Rubbia Ali
May 5, 20224 min read


Midwifery, Mental Health and Maternal Journal - an interview with Laura Godfrey-Isaacs
Midwifery, Mental Health and Maternal Journal — an interview with Laura Godfrey-Isaacs Given the success of the Maternal Journal project...

Kristi Priestley
May 4, 20226 min read


The Bow that Bends but Doesn't Break: Might Flexibility Reduce Depression Risk?
The Bow that Bends but Doesn’t Break: Might Flexibility Reduce Depression Risk? The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to get creative about how...

Annelise Madison
May 3, 20224 min read


Yoga is not "woo-woo" anymore: yoga can reduce inflammation, according to research
Yoga is not “woo-woo” anymore: yoga can reduce inflammation, according to research The online space allows for easy access to health...

Carolina Estevao
Apr 28, 20224 min read


Our Brains on Bad Headlines: How "doomscrolling" affects our mental health
Our Brains on Bad Headlines: How “doomscrolling” affects our mental health I find myself there again before I realize it: compulsively...

Livia Dyring
Apr 27, 20224 min read


Grandma Brain
I often think of my Grandma, my dad’s mom. I grew up in the same town as my grandparents in the Okanagan Valley of Western Canada, spent...

Jodi Pawluski
Apr 21, 20224 min read


The Rise of Nostalgic Music During COVID-19: How it helped us cope
The Rise of Nostalgic Music During COVID-19: How it helped us cope Music has a constant presence in our lives. Whether it was playing in...

Efrosyni Theocharous
Apr 20, 20224 min read


A personal perspective on neurodivergence
A personal perspective on neurodivergence How would you react if I said you’re neurodiverse? Collectively, you as readers are! As a...

Caitlin Pentland
Apr 13, 20224 min read


What is 'Play Therapy', and could it be integrated into preschools?
What is ‘Play Therapy’, and could it be integrated into preschools? My name is Riddhi, and I am currently doing the MSc in Developmental...

Riddhi Laijawala
Apr 12, 20225 min read


Beyond the Veil of a Male Phenomenon: Sex hormones & the immune system in suicide vulnerability
Beyond the Veil of a Male Phenomenon: Sex hormones & the immune system in suicide vulnerability Trigger warning: The following blog...

Giulia Lombardo
Apr 7, 20226 min read


Coming Out as an Orphan
It starts with a casual aside; a set of syllables that should dissolve into the ether like wisps of breath on a mid-winter morning. Yet...

James Turrell
Apr 6, 20225 min read


Self-blame in Depression: Can we use a brain training approach to tackle it?
Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, is widely credited with highlighting the importance of self-blame-related feelings in depression....

Roland Zahn
Apr 5, 20225 min read


A Tale of Two Countries: An interview with a Russian young mother on the war in Ukraine
A Tale of Two Countries: An interview with a Russian young mother on the war in Ukraine At Inspire the Mind, we have previously published...

Anonymous
Mar 31, 20225 min read


Mania is not your punchline
Mania is not your punchline Mania is a misunderstood symptom of bipolar disorder that comes with its unique challenges and, as I’ve...

Katie Conibear
Mar 30, 20225 min read


Cars & Cameras: How the Car Community Benefits our Mental Health
Cars & Cameras: How the Car Community Benefits our Mental Health What if I told you Herbie Car was real? That cars have feelings and a...

Mollie Brown
Mar 29, 20225 min read


International Foreign Students' lives should be a priority as Ukraine Refugees
International Foreign Students’ lives should be a priority as Ukraine Refugees Since 24th February 2022, and since the Russian military,...

Anna Sri
Mar 28, 20226 min read


Francis Willis: The Physician of Two "Mad" Monarchs
Editor’s Note: The language used in the following piece is in reference to the time period in which the events discussed take place. In...

Emily Zarevich
Mar 24, 20226 min read


How can architecture support our mental health? Part 2
How can architecture support our mental health? Part 2 Last week, we began with an overview of how architecture can influence our mental...

Sarah Maafi
Mar 23, 20224 min read
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