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      Justin Thomas

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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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      Researchers excavate the ruins of Catalhoyuk, a prehistoric settlement located in south-central Turkey. Scott Haddow/Reuters.
      Inner-city pressures date back thousands of years

      The ruins of what may be the world's first urban centre show that people were grappling with many of the same issues we face today

      CommentJune 22, 2019
      A woman shields herself from Abu Dhabi's summer sun. Ryan Carter / The National
      As the mercury rises, make sure you don't get summer SAD

      Staying out of the sun completely can leave us deficient in vitamin D and prone to depressive symptoms

      CommentJune 15, 2019
      A growing number of people are using the internet to self-diagnose. iStockPhoto.com
      It's true – the internet is enough to make you sick

      On the one hand, the deluge of conflicting health information is fuelling a rise in obsessive anxiety. On the other, it is making people lose faith in research altogether

      CommentJune 09, 2019
      Burn-out is now recognised as a medical condition. Getty / stock photo
      Burn-out can be a killer but is easily preventable

      New enhanced definition gives us another compelling reason to improve workplace wellbeing

      CommentJune 03, 2019
      The Amazon Echo range of assistants provide the platform for the female-voiced assistant Alexa. AP /Mike Stewart
      Let's not allow artificial intelligence to reinforce very real stereotypes

      Most digital assistants have female voices, because consumers say that they find them warmer and kinder. Surely, our bold, innovative, tech-driven world should be moving away from such gender biases

      CommentMay 26, 2019
      Liwa sand dunes. Olivier Escarguel / courtesy Alliance Francaise Abu Dhabi
      Silence is golden but it can also be elusive

      With silent retreats becoming increasingly popular, we could all do with a little introspection

      CommentMay 19, 2019
      An estimated 7,500 dugong live in the Arabian Gulf, 3,000 of which are believed to inhabit Abu Dhabi waters. AP
      Can you imagine being happy in a world without the wonders of nature?

      As thousands of species are driven to extinction, psychological studies have found that our mental wellbeing is intrisically linked to that of the natural world

      CommentMay 12, 2019
      A Burger King branch in the UAE. The company is offering the lower-methane burgers for a limited period in some stores in US cities such as Miami, New York, Austin, Portland and Los Angeles. Ryan Carter / The National
      Unhappy meals – why fast food is bad for mental health

      Studies have found a link between high-fat, high-sugar processed foods and the incidence of depression

      CommentMay 05, 2019
      Jack Ma provoked a backlash when he said young people should work 12-hour days, six days a week if they want financial success. Mark Lennihan / AP
      Why ending a 996 work culture isn't as simple as 9-to-5

      Even when we are not talking shop, we are often thinking about it and straining under the pressures of a self-imposed 24/7 work schedule

      CommentApril 24, 2019
      Worshippers pray in Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Why Ramadan has much in common with endurance sports

      Marathon runners talk about flagging at the 20-mile mark but there are other rewards at the end of the holy month that go beyond gold, silver and bronze, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentApril 24, 2019
      Vimto has remained a Ramadan staple for decades. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
      Just why is Vimto such a Ramadan staple?

      The enduring appeal of this plum-coloured beverage, concocted more than a century ago in England, lies in its history

      FoodApril 24, 2019
      The National Museum of Iraq was looted in 2003, and only reopened in 2015. AP Photo
      Are we losing our collective memory with looted antiquities?

      The looting of antiquities in war-torn countries has a significant impact on our culture and history

      CommentApril 14, 2019
      Bullying in school is an issue that needs to be addressed more thoroughly. Getty Images
      The anguish of childhood bullying can last a lifetime

      Studies have shown that people who experience victimisation as children are more likely to experience severe mental health issues as adults

      CommentApril 07, 2019
      Several people shelled out more than Dh10,000 a time in short-term lets and deposits on properties that either did not exist or were not owned by rogue sellers. Photothek
      The internet really can bring out the worst in people

      Studies have found that using pseudonyms may contribute to an increase in antisocial and criminal behaviour online

      CommentMarch 31, 2019
      We must break the stigma surrounding mental health. Getty
      We may never find a cure for depression, but a holistic approach will make it easier to live with

      A recent conference in Dubai emphasised the progress that can be made by combining the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology and philosophy

      CommentMarch 24, 2019
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