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Combining culture and cortisol – Is art good for our health?
Writer’s note: This article has been co-written by Courtney Worrell and Tony Woods It has long been said that art is good for our health, but we didn’t know much about how or why. So, this summer, we set up shop in front of the likes of Van Gogh and Manet at the Courtauld Gallery in London to look at the science behind this relationship and explore how the body really responds to viewing art. Spoiler alert – what we found was very, very interesting.  Vincent Van Gogh’s Sel
Courtney Worrell
Oct 285 min read


Binge-Watching: How Our TV Habits Shape Our Brains and Mental Health
Streaming services have dominated the television and film distribution space over the last decade. With its rise, streaming powerhouses like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ brought with them a novel release method: entire seasons aired on the same day, at the same time.
Melisa Kose
Aug 207 min read


The Impact of Colonisation Shown Through Sinners
As a movie enthusiast, I love a film with powerful themes, and the recently released horror film ‘Sinners’ doesn’t fall short. With all the talk around the movie, I went in blind and don’t regret it one bit.Â
Suvi Pushpakanthan
Jul 84 min read


Are We Living 'The Handmaid’s Tale' in 2025?
Being a woman in 2025 feels frightening. During a time when society should be moving forward towards greater equality and empowerment for...
Samrina K Sangha
Jun 54 min read


What Squid Game Reveals About Power, Division, and Being Human
We are not O or X. We are not built to stay still. Beliefs bend. Allegiances shift. When systems demand certainty, it’s our capacity for...
Aeron Kim
May 205 min read


The Deep Symbolism of Children’s Movies and the Messages They Carry
I must admit. I am someone in my mid-twenties, but I absolutely love animated movies. I recently went to see a movie called “The Wild...
Riddhi Laijawala
May 15 min read


Supporting trauma survivors’ through art and science
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the majority of people who access mental health services have experienced trauma. Yet, trauma remains misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. How then can we best support survivors who need holistic, relatable, consistent, and trauma-sensitive healthcare?Â
Isaac Ouro-Gnao
Apr 245 min read


In Focus: How Photography Grounds Me
Photography has always been more than just a hobby for me—it has allowed me to process emotions, navigate difficult moments, and connect...
Isabella Fowden
Mar 275 min read


The Pain of Neglect: Women's Story of Disassociation
Black and white image from Unsplash As a young woman, I often find myself wondering what my place is. Both in life, what aspirations...
Pierrette Fortuna
Mar 265 min read
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