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Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas

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Dr Justin Thomas is a chartered health psychologist with the British Psychological Society, the author of 'Psychological Well-being in the Gulf States' and a columnist for The National

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Research shows that the use of the Arabic language among the UAE's Twitter community is declining. iStock
Data doesn’t lie. We need serious efforts to promote Arabic

The language may not be in danger of becoming extinct, but the declining rate of its use in the UAE is certainly a cause for concern

OpinionAugust 20, 2017
A study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, looked at the correlation between population density and mental health problems. Akintunde Akinleye / Reuters
Explaining the psychological challenges of population growth

The world is changing rapidly. In a few short decades, it will be a very different place. Policy-makers should take note

OpinionAugust 13, 2017
Democrats' 1964 presidential campaign badges which read “In your guts, you know he’s nuts" referred to Senator Barry Goldwater, who led the Republicans to a crushing electoral loss. AP
Mental health codes should evolve to keep pace with social shifts

Our laws should ensure that the most vulnerable remain well-protected and the most powerful are not conveniently neglected

OpinionAugust 06, 2017
The Empty Quarter or the Rub al Khali desert in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Getty Images
Silence could hold all the answers

Occasional bouts of meditative contemplation are crucial for us to make sense of the madness

OpinionAugust 02, 2017
The information we generate to “sell ourselves” on social media is possibly being used to sell us things. Oliver Berg / DPA / Corbis
Who do you think I am? Chances are you've already made up your mind

If we are products to be sold, then social media is the world’s largest market place

OpinionJuly 23, 2017
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, delivers a speech during the Abu Dhabi Award winners during the awards ceremony at Emirates Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
The virtuous circle of gratitude and generosity

Justin Thomas reflects on the importance of the Abu Dhabi Awards

OpinionJuly 21, 2017
The spread of consumerism and materialistic values is thought to be one of the reasons for the popularity of cosmetic surgery. Patrick Fallon / Bloomberg News
Why is cosmetic surgery becoming more popular?

Justin Thomas asks why people would want to alter their appearance

OpinionJuly 21, 2017
Nobody goes home hungry from a Gulf wedding. Jaime Puebla / The National
Gulf weddings: Till debt do us apart or girl meets boy, boy meets bank manager

Wedding costs have been spiralling out of control for decades, fuelled by social expectations

CommentJuly 16, 2017
The popularity of cosmetic surgery is an aspect of social change that seems likely to increase in coming decades. Bernadett Szabo / Reuters
Our pursuit of perfection through surgery requires careful monitoring
OpinionJuly 09, 2017
Smoking shisha is a matter of personal choice. Marwan Naamani / AFO
Why do some think it’s shameful for a woman to smoke shisha?

It is the fear of being seen and negatively evaluated that keeps many women away from Shisha cafes, writes Justin Thomas

OpinionJune 27, 2017
A gift, whether beautifully wrapped or not, should be enough. But the research says otherwise. (Getty Images)
Why our gift-wrapping culture needs to evolve

I counted five layers of wrapping between my gift and its intended recipient. Surely that is too much, asks Justin Thomas?

OpinionJune 25, 2017
Shoplifting costs millions to retailers worldwide.
There is more to shoplifting than meets the eye

Justin Thomas explains the psychology behind shoplifting and what can be done to prevent its social and economic impacts

OpinionJune 11, 2017
Getting a message out – especially a warped message – has never been easier. Philip Cheung / The National
The growing concern with ‘bedroom radicalisation’

Justin Thomas says that psychological literacy is essential to internet safety and winning the war against online radicalisation

OpinionJune 04, 2017
Research exploring religion and mental health typically suggests that there is something protective about religious belief and practice.
Why obsession can turn into a dangerous disorder

Justin Thomas says that parents need to be aware that adolescents can misuse Ramadan to embark on excessive and unhealthy weight loss

OpinionMay 21, 2017
The 2016 graduation ceremony of Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
If education is a journey, graduation is the first oasis

Justin Thomas ruminates on the role of the graduation ceremony in higher education

OpinionMay 14, 2017
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