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Dr Morwenna Opie

By Dr Morwenna Opie
02.11.18
Psychology

What can we do to promote our own mental health and well-being?

Looking after our mental health needs to become part of our routine, like exercising, drinking water and eating healthily. Similarly, it requires regular attention or our skills fade and there are always new things we can learn, explore and do. Dr Morwenna Opie, a clinical health psychologist and expert in mindfulness therapies shares her advice on how we can start our own journey of well-being and self-care.

Psychological testing
Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma

By Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma
31.10.18
Psychology

Unlocking the mind: what is neuropsychological testing?

As our understanding of the human mind advances, it becomes ever more clear that psychological conditions can be as serious as physical ones and can have just as much of an impact on patients’ lives. However, in most cases, psychological problems cannot be diagnosed by blood tests or scans; instead, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive assessments can help a doctor make a diagnosis. Expert psychologist Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma explains:

Unhappy young woman
Written by Top Doctors

Written by Top Doctors
Psychology

Understanding unhappiness

Just like the song 'Don’t Worry, Be Happy', people tell us not be unhappy, but nobody tells us about unhappiness. In schools, children are taught to be strong and successful, but no teacher prepares children to deal with emotions of failure, anxiety and stress. Let’s dive deeper into how we can program our thoughts to react better to negative emotions in this article.

Historical hypnosis
Dr Sue Peacock

By Dr Sue Peacock
14.08.18
Psychology

Hypnosis through history

For many people, hypnosis is a magic trick performed by entertainers on TV or on holiday. However, it can also be a powerful tool in the world of pain management. Hypnotism in one form or another has been used throughout history to alleviate pain and suffering of patients with mental, physical, and emotional issues. Dr Sue Peacock gives us a brief history of hypnotism and some of the key figures in its development.

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