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Sorcha Alford
21 hours 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...
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...
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...
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...
Layecha Fidahoussen
Nov 6, 20245 min read
Decolonising the Healthcare System: An Interview with Annabel Sowemimo
Dr Annabel Sowemimo is a senior clinician in sexual and reproductive health, a part-time PhD student, founder of a charity Reproductive...
Carmine Pariante
Nov 1, 20248 min read
Life at a UK University Since the October 7th Attacks
Bringing together the voices of an Israeli and a pro-Palestinian student at King’s College London. As we pass the one-year marking of the...
Lea Schmid
Oct 31, 20245 min read
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...
Riddhi Laijawala
Oct 18, 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...
Dr. Gillian Brooks
Oct 10, 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...
Aeron Kim
Oct 9, 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...
Frances Weston
Sep 24, 20244 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...
Maddy Kirkpatrick
Sep 12, 20245 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...
Riddhi Laijawala
Aug 27, 20245 min read
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: A place of joy, not fear
We at Inspire the Mind would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by the tragedy at Southport. Trigger warning:...
Maddy Kirkpatrick
Aug 20, 20244 min read
Ozempic: Navigating the Intersection of Weight Loss and Mental Health
Part II: The effect of Ozempic on people suffering with eating disorders Trigger warning: The following article contains discussions...
Maddy Kirkpatrick
Aug 13, 20245 min read
Ozempic: Navigating the Intersection of Weight Loss and Mental Health
Part 1: Halting progress in body positivity Content warning: This article contains discussions surrounding weight loss and body image The...
Lea Schmid
Aug 9, 20244 min read
All eyes on the Olympics and its Committee
It’s no secret that becoming an Olympian is one of the most impressive athletic achievements; one that many can only dream of. Becoming...
Courtney Worrell
Aug 6, 20245 min read
And still, she rose — A win for Biles putting mental health first
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse which some readers may find distressing. You’d be hard-pressed to find...
Courtney Worrell
Jul 22, 20246 min read
Are America's Sweethearts ok? Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
This article contains spoilers, references to body shaming, and mentions of eating disorders. I took a break from Netflix recently. Not...
Riddhi Laijawala
Jun 21, 20244 min read
It’s Taylor Swift’s ‘Era’ and we’re just living in it
Taylor Swift’s world-famous Eras Tour arrives at the Wembley Stadium in London tonight. While I am a ‘Swiftie’ (A Taylor Swift fan), I...
Meli Hatzihrysidis
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Song in the City: Taking Classical Music out of its comfort zone
I have been a trustee of 'Song in the City' for nearly 10 years now. I was initially drawn to their series of lunchtime concerts in the...
Tilly Robinson
Jun 18, 20245 min read
How I’ve overcome queer shame by helping others
Growing up LGBTQ+, I always felt different, like I didn’t belong. Constantly feeling like I didn't fit in, a lack of representation and...
Dr Qazi Rahman
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Understanding mental health in LGBTQ+ people
Research on biological and psychosocial factors in mental health disparities offers clues to reducing the mental health burden among...
Seyi Osobamiro
Jun 12, 20245 min read
American Fiction vs Non-Fiction
Exploring the conflicts portrayed within the award-winning film and what it reveals about America’s fraught relationship with race and...
Riddhi Laijawala
Jun 11, 20244 min read
A deep dive into the concept of influencing
Like many people in their 20s, I have a TikTok account (you can learn more about this social media platform in this article). While I...
Kristi Priestley
Jun 4, 20245 min read
Birth Trauma and Mental Health - the 'Postcode Lottery'
As a researcher in perinatal psychiatry (working with women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby), unfortunately I was not...
Anonymous
May 9, 20245 min read
Campus Divided: an alumna's view on University Pro-Palestine Protests
I was a student at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin just two years ago, where my college experience was similar to what you would...
Courtney Worrell
Apr 5, 20246 min read
What will it take for women to feel safe?
Trigger warning: This article contains discussions about violence and abuse which may be difficult for some readers. As a woman, safety...
Lea Schmid
Mar 25, 20244 min read
The Invisibility of Women In Sports
Many people know what it means to be ‘invisible’, to be present but not seen; to be concealed from public knowledge. But what if this...
Samrina K Sangha
Mar 8, 20245 min read
The Invisibility of Women in Healthcare
Photo by Luwadlin Bosman on Unsplash Today marks International Women's Day, a global day which celebrates the achievements of women from...
Maddy Kirkpatrick
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Breaking the Silence: Unveiling the Bystander Effect
Trigger warning: The following article contains discussion on sexual assault, which some readers may find distressing. Recently, I heard...
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