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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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Black history matters – but ignorance and hostility towards 'the other' still persist

The recent resurgence of the extreme right and the dramatic increase in identity-based hate crimes in some nations means that celebrations such as Black History Month are more crucial than ever before

CommentOctober 13, 2019
Depression paints us a picture of a future so bleak we begin to dread each new day. Getty Images
Treating depression as a person is a good way to recover from the mental health problem

Anthropomorphising, or ascribing human attributes to mental illnesses, can help with tackling the issue and having empathy

CommentOctober 06, 2019
Eleni Antoniadou is accused of lying about her professional achievements. Horacio Villalobos / Corbis via Getty
The story of an inflated CV should be a warning to UAE recruiters

Eleni Antoniadou's apparently inflated achievements are reflective of increasing dishonesty in society

CommentSeptember 30, 2019
Cyberbullies seek to provoke a response. Getty
Don't feed the trolls: how to deal with cyber bullies

Online spreaders of hate speech need oxygen. Don't give it to them

CommentSeptember 23, 2019
Children look inside the self-driving car at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. AP Photo
'Listen!' – the least we can do for young adults preparing for a disruptive world

It is the only way we elders can help the next generation find and refine their own answers to the challenges they face

CommentSeptember 08, 2019
Going off to university can be a challenge - both for children and their parents. AP
Heading off to university can be stress-inducing for some

Students can struggle with mental health issues as they leave home for the first time – while parents have to come to terms with empty-nest syndrome

CommentSeptember 01, 2019
Smash rooms, like this one in Beijing, China, are becoming increasingly popular as a way to get emotions out of your system. Wu Hong / EPA
When a red mist descends: how the age of rage could be killing you

Learning to manage our anger is the key to wellbeing in the modern era

CommentAugust 25, 2019
Shrinking of the Okjokull glacier in Iceland. AP
Climate anxiety could breed a generation of depressed, disillusioned teenagers

Recent studies showing populations stress about the impact of global warming should be a warning to us all

CommentAugust 19, 2019
Anxiety affects many people around the world. Getty Images
We are the healthiest and wealthiest we have ever been - so why are we so worried?

Anxiety disorders are on the rise - and going back to basics could be the solution

CommentAugust 11, 2019
Competitors in the Fortnite World Cup in Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York. Johannes Eisele / AFP
Fortnite might offer big-money wins – but let's not confuse it for a real sport

Apart from improving dexterity, gaming offers little in the way of a physical challenge

CommentAugust 04, 2019
The wonders of the night sky are revealed when we experience real darkness. EPA
We all deserve to see the stars – how light pollution affects our health

Artificial light at night has a detrimental effect on the natural world, and our physical and emotional well-being

OpinionJuly 28, 2019
Two months ago, a doctored video of the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, speaking with a slurred voice, went viral across the internet.
Deepfake videos will make it difficult to believe our eyes and ears

Synthetic media is on the rise and, along with it, a lack of faith in what we see and hear. This is sure to have a worrying impact on society and psychological well-being

CommentJuly 21, 2019
Voice search is becoming an increasingly popular way to access a variety of information. AP
'Alexa, what are the symptoms of cyberchondria?'

Amazon's new partnership with the UK's National Health Service will empower patients, but could a little knowledge also be a dangerous thing?

OpinionJuly 15, 2019
A project by Vertical Garden Design in Stockholm
From little acorns to brainwaves: how bringing the outside in can help creativity grow

In the UAE in a long, hot summer, an indoor garden can be therapeutic

CommentJuly 07, 2019
Extreme or violent online images can leave deep psychological scars. AP
What we see online can cause lasting, real-life trauma

Studies have shown that violent and extreme images have the potential to spark symptoms of PTSD in those who view them

CommentJuly 03, 2019
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