I write about the science of mental health and wellbeing.
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3 Good Things a day can improve wellbeing
As featured in The i Paper 07/03/2025 20 life skills you can learn in under 20 minutes How to improve your mood Paying attention to the positive aspects of life is a simple exercise that can lead to immediate and lasting change in mood. People tend to focus more on the negative, and while negative… Read more
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Mindful Colour Walks
As featured in Marie Claire, 03/03/2025 As featured in Woman & Home July 2025 What is a colour walk? A colour walk is a mindful way to way to connect with your surroundings by focusing on specific colours while walking outdoors. This simple practice encourages awareness of the present moment, which can enhance wellbeing. How… Read more
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How a mindful hobby could help you break your after-work ‘doomscrolling’ habit
Emma Palmer-Cooper, University of Southampton It’s a familiar picture for many of us: after a long day at work, we find ourselves glued to the couch, phone in hand. Maybe even for hours at a time. What starts as a way to mentally unwind or catch up on the news quickly becomes hours spent compulsively… Read more
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Exams: seven tips for coping with revision stress
If you’re sitting exams this summer, you might be feeling stressed and a bit overwhelmed as you try to prepare. You’re not alone: stress is a normal part of the human experience, and this is a particularly challenging time. But there are ways you can manage this stress and maintain your wellbeing. Developing healthy habits… Read more
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Colouring in: a big-impact, low-budget support for student well-being
The simple activity of colouring in could be an easy, budget-friendly way for university educators and professionals to help students reduce stress and improve well-being Read more
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Reflections on attending a conference online
This week I am attending the Early Career Hallucinations Research Group annual conference. This is the first non-lockdown year I am attending the hybrid format online, and have some reflections after my first day. Benefits The biggest advantage is accessibility. Physically, this hybrid format is incredibly convenient. Attendees don’t have to travel if the date,… Read more
