How to talk to children about traumatic events
How do we talk with our children about the recent traumatic events affecting the world when we battle to comprehend the horror ourselves?
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Cutting the puppet strings: how to spot the signs of manipulation
How can you tell when someone is convincing you to see things their way for honourable reasons and when they are using you for their personal gain?
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What do we know about complex PTSD and how to treat it?
We all have moments from our earlier years we’d like to forget, but what if your worst memories kept re-emerging to traumatise you over and over?
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How scammers like Anna Delvey and the Tinder Swindler exploit a core feature of human nature
The stories of famous scammers are examples of bad actors exploiting the social processes people rely on every day, writes Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University.
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3 life lessons we can learn from Brené Brown
In 2004, Dr Brené Brown became a global sensation after her Ted Talk, ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ went viral. Since then, she’s gone on to film a Netflix special, write several books, and open a training programme for professionals.
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Talking to children about war
How do we talk with our children about the recent traumatic events affecting the world when we battle to comprehend the horror ourselves?
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How the brain tunes in to unfamiliar voices while you’re sleeping – and why it matters
Have you ever watched a duck sleep and wondered how it keeps one eye open? Ducks, like many other birds, sleep with one half of the brain awake while the other half sleeps. This is called “unihemispheric sleep” and allows the animal to monitor the environment for predators while getting the rest it needs.
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Cosmic curve balls: how to deal with the unpredictability of life
As human beings, we like to feel that if we plan well and work hard, our diligence will be rewarded and good things will come our way. However, it’s wise (and good for mental health) to recognise that certain things are beyond our control.
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Study finds face masks make people more attractive
Surprisingly, blue medical masks were deemed the most attractive.
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Learning to read starts earlier than you might think: Five tips from an expert
Learning to read does not begin when a child puzzles over the words in a book for the first time.
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Stress is a health hazard. But a supportive circle of friends can help undo the damaging effects on your DNA
Stress affects up to 90% of people, and we know it harms our mental and physical well-being.
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Alzheimer’s: physical exercise may reduce brain inflammation, helping to protect us from the disease
Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may be key in reducing the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
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