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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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      Former Australian bowler Shane Warne sought treatment for his hair loss / AFP
      Growing bald gracefully appears to be on the decline among men

      The follicly challenged have been associated with low self-confidence, impaired quality of life and even depression

      CommentApril 01, 2018
      Children need inspiration and support to be able to tell their stories. Silvia Razgova / The National
      Shouldn't we do more to promote storytelling traditions?

      In some regional traditions, stories are viewed as helping people arrive at a deeper understanding of things, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentMarch 25, 2018
      A lancet study found there was a high relapse rate among patients suffering from depression / AFP
      A happier, healthier society means investing in people, not pills

      With International Day of Happiness on the horizon, Justin Thomas looks at ways to combat depression

      CommentMarch 18, 2018
      Social media influencing children's perception of their body image, prompting calls for schools to offer support.
      My social media is full of war-zone clips. That can't be healthy

      Frequently seeing images of devastation and human tragedy can lead to anxiety, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentMarch 11, 2018
      A study found that a sense of retail rejection increased the desire for a brand among aspiring consumers. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Are you being judged when you enter luxury stores?

      Justin Thomas explores the causes of consumer anxiety

      CommentMarch 04, 2018
      A hotel with its exterior featuring Chinese deities Fu, Lu and Shou, which symbolise happiness, prosperity and longevity, in Langfang, Hebei province / Reuters
      How do we promote wellbeing at a societal level?

      Research suggests low-arousal emotions such as serenity and calmness are preferable to high-arousal emotions like happiness and excitement

      CommentFebruary 25, 2018
      Early identification of psychosis is invaluable; the longer that psychosis goes untreated, the worse and costlier the outcome. Ami Vitale / Getty Images
      To tackle mental health issues, we need to focus on prevention and education

      Relatively little progress has been made in understanding the causes of psychotic conditions, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentFebruary 18, 2018
      Valentine's Day decorations in downtown Beirut / AP
      Sorry, romantics – Valentine's Day has no place in our hearts or wallets

      Growing consumer sophistication is marking a decline in merchandise

      EditorialFebruary 12, 2018
      Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa/ Corbis
      Fact: exciting interest is the key to engaging students in learning

      Producing exam-ready pupils is often at the cost of extinguishing their child-like curiosity and inquisitiveness

      CommentFebruary 04, 2018
      The study found that no increased stiffening of arteries was associated with those who drank up to 25 ups of coffee a day when compared with those who drank less than one cup a day. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
      A mocha brewed with coffee beans from Mokha tastes so much better

      There is a growing appetite for authenticity and all things artisanal

      CommentJanuary 28, 2018
      The global loneliness epidemic is not restricted to the elderly, but we can take steps to limit its effects on our health. Getty Images
      Loneliness is a growing social problem. We must tackle this major public health concern

      Studies show that people who enjoy a stronger sense of social connection tend to be less prone to depression, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentJanuary 21, 2018
      Outside the gates of Mysore Palace in Mysore, India, which has launched a campaign to recycle rubbish for compost and electricity. Corbis
      How do we maximise the benefit of mass tourism while minimising the harm?

      Instead of leaving your footprint when visiting a country, spend a day cleaning it up

      CommentJanuary 07, 2018
      Bahrain, pictured in contemporary times, was the scene of a particularly fascinating essay on expat life in the 1980s. Getty Images
      The power of Arabic as a cure for homesickness

      If you are in the market for a new year's resolution, then 'study Arabic for an hour each week' is a great one, writes Justin Thomas

      CommentDecember 31, 2017
      Preventing VAT evasion goes hand in hand with the introduction of VAT. Christopher Pike / The National
      Welcome or loathe VAT? It's all about fiscal psychology

      Understanding attitudes to value-added tax can help prevent tax evasion, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionDecember 26, 2017
      Roughly 83 per cent of all smartphone users in China use WeChat on a regular basis for social networking and transactions. Getty
      Are you addicted to social media? Here's how to check

      Nine signs your habit has turned into a disorder and what you can do about it, according to Justin Thomas

      CommentDecember 17, 2017
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