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It's 2025 and Here is the Latest in Mental Health Research
Explore five ground-breaking mental health studies, from psychedelics to digital therapy, revealing new approaches to anxiety, depression, and PTSD treatment. Learn more and get involved.

Katy Wicks
May 21, 20252 min read


Are You Talking to Yourself?
Discover how to turn your inner voice into a powerful tool for calm, clarity, and confidence. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares 3 science-backed strategies to manage overthinking in this must-watch TED Talk.

Katy Wicks
May 7, 20252 min read


Sleep and Circadian Rhythms - Continued
Today I'm sharing insight from a talk with Prof. Russel Foster. One of the most alarming revelations was that night shift work has been classified by the World Health Organization as a Group 2A carcinogen – meaning it is "probably carcinogenic to humans." Foster highlighted studies linking long-term night shift work to increased rates of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer.

Katy Wicks
Apr 30, 20256 min read


Are You Born to Feel This Way? Nature vs Nurture and Depression Explained
Why am I depressed for no reason? Explore genetic and environmental causes of depression, even without trauma. Nature vs nurture made simple.

Katy Wicks
Apr 23, 20254 min read


Feeling Low: When to Ride It Out and When to Seek Help
We all have days where the world feels a bit heavier. Maybe you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Should I be worried about how I feel?” Or perhaps you've typed into Google: “How long should I feel low before doing something about it?” You're not alone. These are some of the most common questions people ask when they're feeling low.

Katy Wicks
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Unlocking The Secrets of Sleep
Sharing the fascinating insights into the world of sleep from Professor Russell Foster, head of Oxford University's Nuffield Laboratory and founder of the Sleep and Circadian Research Institute.

Katy Wicks
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Can Contentment and Ambition Coexist? (And Does it Ultimately Lead to Happiness?)
The pursuit of happiness is often framed as a choice between ambition (the drive to achieve more) and contentment (the ability to be at peace with what is). But what if true happiness lies in the balance of both?

Katy Wicks
Mar 12, 20255 min read


Sunshine and Your Brain
Have you ever thought about why the sun makes us feel a little better? What's the science behind it, and how do we improve our wellbeing when the sun is hard to see?

Katy Wicks
Mar 5, 20259 min read


Trauma-Informed Yoga - Why Does It Matter?
Watch this short extract of Dr Sean Feit Oakes talking about trauma-informed yoga, explaining to yoga teachers why it matters to the individual.

Katy Wicks
Feb 26, 20252 min read


The What and Why of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Before I studied cognitive behavioural therapy, I had heard of it, certainly had it recommended by friends... But no one had ever taken the time to explain what it actually was.

Katy Wicks
Feb 19, 20258 min read
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