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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


Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Bedroom.
A Personal Account of Navigating Womanhood, Pre and Post ADHD Diagnosis. In the May of 2019, approximately 12 hours before my first...

Niamh Bradley
Oct 30, 20245 min read


Menopause on the Margins - Bridging the Gap in menopause care
My name is Kat Frere-Smith, and I am a third-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent

Kat Frere-Smith
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Surviving the storm: Autism, menopause, and mental health
When perimenopause hit, it triggered a perfect storm , which led to me discovering I was Autistic, aged 58. After my autism...

Rose Matthews
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Recurrent Pregnancy Loss matters. So, let’s talk about it.
As a researcher working in the field of perinatal psychiatry, I am part of a team that focuses on two key periods, pregnancy, and the postpa

Riddhi Laijawala
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Anticipatory anxiety of a cyclist. Insight or self-fulfilling prophecy?
Cycle tour from Courchevel to Antibes

Tony Woods
Oct 23, 20247 min read


Unveiling the Viral Legacy in our DNA
A Journey from Ancient Infections to Modern Mental Health The notion that 8% of our genome is derived from ancient viruses sounds like a...

Timothy Powell
Oct 22, 20244 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


Alexithymia: When Emotions Lack Words
During my clinical training as a psychiatrist, I had access to the emotional worlds of my patients in every aspect. This could be...

Daniela Giallanella
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Old Friends and The Timeless Joy of Rewatching Your Favourite Shows
Like catching up with an old friend or stumbling upon a trinket that you thought you’d lost lifetimes ago...

Melisa Kose
Oct 16, 20246 min read


ADHD in doctors: a personal reflection
It is ADHD Awareness Month , and I often find myself reflecting on my own diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...

Catriona McVey
Oct 15, 20245 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


The Unconditional Nature of Human Worth
A Reflection on Robert Frost’s “The Rose Family” What do I have to be to prove that I am a rose? Hello everyone! My name is Isabella...

Isabella Molnar
Oct 8, 20245 min read


Afya Ya Akili: Mental Health in Kenya
German-Kenyan collaboration to encourage brain awareness in Kisumu “Afya ya akili” means “mental health” in Swahili. The approach to...

Marie-Louis Wronski
Oct 3, 20245 min read


How Ketamine Shields Your Brain
The Hidden Key to Beating Depression? Ketamine, a well-known sedative , has gained a lot of attention in the world of neuroscience and...

Maddy Kirkpatrick
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Maternal Mental Health: A South Asian Community Perspective
The perinatal period, which spans from pregnancy through to the first year after childbirth, can be a particularly challenging time for...

Samrina K Sangha
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Bridging the gap: Why we misunderstand people who differ from ourselves
Humans are inherently social beings, and our daily interactions with others – whether family, friends, colleagues, or strangers – shape...

Bryony Payne
Sep 26, 20245 min read


We aspire to revolutionise the treatment of depression
This June we launched the ASPIRE study, aiming to understand how we can use inflammation blood tests to identify people with depression...

Carmine Pariante
Sep 25, 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


Lost and Found: A Short Story
Author's Note: This story depicts grief and social anxiety, and how taking care of others can sometimes help you take care of yourself....

Chloe Smith
Sep 19, 202410 min read


Four foods to support menopausal women this Autumn
Now, at the age of 58, I’m arguably in the autumn of my life. As the days draw in and the leaves begin to fall, it feels like the right...

Rachel Kelly
Sep 18, 20245 min read


Lessons in Fitness, Fun, and Friendship
My name is Rustom, and I’m a fitness instructor and a music therapist based in Mumbai, India. As part of my work, I conduct fitness and...

Rustom Warden
Sep 17, 20243 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
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