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Layecha Fidahoussen
1 day ago4 min read
Arts & Crafts Help Homeless Survivors Express Their Inner Creativity
Poor mental health is widespread within the homeless community, with homeless people being nearly twice as likely to experience a mental...
Jessica Onyemauche
2 days ago5 min read
Why We Need More Than Self-Love
A friend once told me that you should love yourself to the extent that you are okay with being alone. As empowering as that sounds, it...
Sorcha Alford
3 days ago4 min read
What Trump's Second Term Means for Women's Health
Predator, President, Policymaker. TW: this article references sexual assault, pregnancy trauma and medical trauma Donald Trump at an...
Sam Thomas
Jan 165 min read
What Happens When You Quit Drinking
The unexpected effects of alcohol withdrawal Disclaimer: This article offers an in-depth, personal perspective on experiences with...
Tine Opitz
Jan 155 min read
Introducing our series on "Learnings From the Research Process"
Key takeaways from organising a science communication workshop series When we think about research, we often imagine a clean laboratory...
Yasmin Ismail
Jan 145 min read
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...
Chloe Smith
Jan 109 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...
Saakshi Sharma
Jan 95 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...
Klaas Bahnsen
Jan 85 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...
Daniela Giallanella
Jan 74 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...
Lea Schmid
Dec 19, 20244 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...
Dr Declan Hyland
Dec 18, 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...
Rachel Kelly
Dec 18, 20246 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,...
Francesca Mancino
Dec 12, 20245 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...
Jin-ho Kim
Dec 11, 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...
Hami Lee
Dec 10, 20244 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...
Carmine Pariante
Dec 5, 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...
Suvi Pushpakanthan
Dec 4, 20245 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...
Tony Woods
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Can the arts revolutionise healthcare?
The SHAPER dissemination event held on 19th November 2024.
Chloe Smith
Nov 29, 202410 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...
Melisa Kose
Nov 28, 20245 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...
David Shipley
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...
Ian Donley
Nov 26, 20244 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...
Ndubuaku Kanayo
Nov 21, 20245 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...
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