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What happens when amateurs misuse mental health terms?
The misappropriation of mental health terminology has muddied the waters for those suffering serious conditions, writes Justin Thomas
In space, behavioural psychology and mental health are matters of life and death
As the UAE pushes ahead with its ambitious space programme, psychologists can make a significant contribution, writes Justin Thomas
All health organisations collect data, but failing to analyse it can put lives at risk
Nurse Lucy Letby was reportedly arrested last week after data pertaining to infant fatalities in Cheshire was studied, writes Justin Thomas
Forget the decade of deceit – we are heading for a millennium of mistrust
Lying on your CV is just the tip of the iceberg. We are living in the midst of a global integrity crisis, says Justin Thomas
Separating children from parents can do lifelong damage - so why would Trump tear families apart?
One of the cruellest and most damaging things we can do to children is to deprive them of their primary caregivers, writes Justin Thomas
Third culture kids are a by-product of globalisation – and that's no bad thing
TCKs tend to be more intuitive, better at mediating and mature beyond their years. If only they had somewhere to call home, writes Justin Thomas
Anthony Bourdain's tragic death shows depression has many faces
The masterchef, like Kate Spade and Avicii before him, masked his pain in public – but as England footballer Danny Rose did last week, it's time to talk about mental health, says Justin Thomas
Acing it: why grades A to D get an F for fail
Our 120-year-old grading system doesn't recognise a culture of knowledge for its own sake, argues Justin Thomas
Wealth and happiness: hitting the sweet spot
A new report sets out to calculate the cost of subjective wellbeing across the world, writes Justin Thomas
Happiness is good for business – but we can't expect to be happy all of the time
A corporate culture where one feels compelled to smile and be positive when one truly feels sad, dissatisfied or anxious is, at best, depleting, writes Justin Thomas
Hugging it out: why being touchy-feely can be good for you
The recent bromances between Trump and Macron and the two Korean presidents have sparked speculation about why some people are more inclined to be tactile than others, writes Justin Thomas
Mo Salah is an ideal role model because he is shattering stereotypes and winning hearts and minds
We are more likely to make role models out of people we see being rewarded, celebrated and praised, says Justin Thomas
The lying, the denial, the rage: is video gaming as addictive as alcoholism or drug-taking?
Psychiatrists are investigating internet gaming disorder and say it has traits in common with more recognisable addict-related conditions, writes Justin Thomas
In a digital age, will childhood toys still carry the same value?
The sentimentality attached to toys in years gone by has been replaced by a highly disposable consumerist society, writes Justin Thomas
A storm in a coffee cup or cause for concern?
A court case examining the carcinogenic effects of coffee could have a catastrophic impact on your morning cup of joe
