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Beyond Limits: Understanding the Untapped Potential of SEND Children
What Their Stories Revealed About Myself From a young age, I understood the profound impact that compassion and support has on a child's...

Yasmin Ismail
Jan 145 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...

Chloe Smith
Jan 109 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...

Saakshi Sharma
Jan 95 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...

Klaas Bahnsen
Jan 85 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...

Daniela Giallanella
Jan 74 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...

Lea Schmid
Dec 19, 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...

Dr Declan Hyland
Dec 18, 20244 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,...

Rachel Kelly
Dec 18, 20246 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...

Francesca Mancino
Dec 12, 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...

Jin-ho Kim
Dec 11, 20245 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...

Hami Lee
Dec 10, 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...

Carmine Pariante
Dec 5, 20244 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...

Suvi Pushpakanthan
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Can the arts revolutionise healthcare?
The SHAPER dissemination event held on 19th November 2024.

Tony Woods
Dec 3, 20245 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...

Chloe Smith
Nov 29, 202410 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...

Melisa Kose
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...

David Shipley
Nov 28, 20245 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...

Ian Donley
Nov 26, 20244 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...

Ndubuaku Kanayo
Nov 21, 20245 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...

Ecemnur İpekoğlu
Nov 20, 20244 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...

Patrick Kuklinski
Nov 19, 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...

Namira Patel
Nov 14, 20245 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...

Hina Naela
Nov 13, 20244 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...

Tony Woods
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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