
One of the oldest debates in psychology is whether the mind and body are two separate entities or do they impact on each other. The 17th century French philosopher Rene Descartes proposed the idea of ‘Dualism’ and that the mind…
One of the oldest debates in psychology is whether the mind and body are two separate entities or do they impact on each other. The 17th century French philosopher Rene Descartes proposed the idea of ‘Dualism’ and that the mind…
Most people are familiar with the term anorexia and the idea that pressure to conform to cultural standards of thinness and beauty drives people to starve their own bodies. In 1997, the term Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder (MDD), also referred to…
Depression in adults is well established and publicised. However, depression is not just an illness that affects adults; young people are also vulnerable to suffering with depression and living with this difficult illness. As adolescence is a major transitional stage…
The transliteration of the word ‘hope’ in Greek is the word elpis. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on earth having been created by the gods using earth and water. Pandora was given a container and was told…
The power of masculine culture can exert a strong unconscious influence on men, with the old adage ‘boy’s don’t cry.’ This message can be strongly reinforced from a young age with the message that it’s not alright for men to…