I write about the science of mental health and wellbeing.
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Is all screen time bad?
We found that students who completed the colouring intervention reported lower perceptions of stress, and fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, alongside higher mindfulness and quality of life. The largest improvements were seen in psychological and emotional wellbeing, along with personal fulfilment, overall quality of life, social-emotional support, spiritual fulfilment, and self-care. Read more
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Autism and Psychosis: What’s the Connection?
Autistic people are more likely to experience symptoms linked to psychosis, and vice versa. Read more
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The Science of Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets are becoming increasingly popular, but do they actually work? I was asked to comment on the science and research behind weighted blankets for The English Home. This was an interesting one for me as I hadn’t considered the evidence base, but I know a lot of people who swear by them for a… Read more
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Making Happy Habits
A simple ‘How To’ for cultivating intentional happy habits to improve your wellbeing. Set clear and positive goals, be specific, be practical, and reward yourself! The Happy Habits Box helps build small, impactful habits to improve resilience and positivity, backed by science. Read more
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Good Gossip, Bad Gossip: The Science of Social Storytelling
When does gossip bring people closer together, and when does it push them apart? Read more
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Book Recommendations
I love reading so here are a few recommendations for Mental Health, Wellbeing and Psychology: The Man Who mistook his wife for a hat by Dr Oliver Sacks The Frog Who Croaked Blue: Synesthesia and the Mixing of the Senses by Dr Jamie Ward Presence: The Strange Science of the Unseen Other by Ben Alderson-Day Resilience: The… Read more
