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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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      The first day at school or college can be scary. Silvia Razgova / The National
      First contact: how good teaching begins on day one

      Justin Thomas on what happens at the first meeting of lecturer and students

      OpinionOctober 02, 2016
      A woman figurine uncovered in Konya, Turkey. Jason Quinlan / AP Photo
      Can an artefact help us understand the ancients?

      Justin Thomas asks whether ancient artefacts can help us get inside minds of people who lived thousands of years ago

      OpinionSeptember 25, 2016
      An exorcism is depicted in the recent film Libera Nos. Courtesy: Venice International Film Festival
      Exorcism is on the rise and must be addressed

      Exorcisms are becoming increasingly common, both here and overseas, writes Justin Thomas.

      OpinionSeptember 18, 2016
      Get Rich or Die Tryin’ is the title of one of the top-10 bestselling rap albums of all time by 50 cent. Mindy Small / FilmMagic
      Can a focus on meritocracy do harm to a society?

      Merit, in theory, leaves the door wide open for anyone to rise to the top, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionSeptember 11, 2016
      Twitter user have fun with the #SaidNoOneintheUAEever hashtag. Leon Neal / AFP
      We are just getting started with our big data project

      The millions of tweets sent each year in the UAE are proving to be a treasure trove for sociologists, writes Justin Thomas.

      OpinionSeptember 04, 2016
      The "Stand up to Racism" outside the French Embassy in London was a response to the burqini ban. Justin Tallis / AFP
      The long history of lawmaking over what to wear

      Justin Thomas notes that the thinking behind the burqini ban is not new

      OpinionAugust 28, 2016
      Usain Bolt of Jamaica crosses the finishline to win the Men's 4 x 100m Relay (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
      It’s time to shake up our notions of sporting identity

      Is the idea of competing for your own country outdated, asks Justin Thomas?

      OpinionAugust 21, 2016
      The relationship between money and happiness is similarly complicated. Ravindranath K / The National
      If you had money to burn, would you really burn it?

      Justin Thomas looks into the theory that being rich doesn't make us happy

      OpinionAugust 14, 2016
      Our online world, specifically social media, can drip feed us unlimited small doses of pride on an hourly basis. Getty Images
      Online anonymity is a modern Macbeth moment

      The internet has opened up a new world of moral emotions, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionAugust 07, 2016
      A hallmark of this epoch is the rapid rate at which animal species are becoming extinct. Rodger Bosch / AFP
      Our mental health is linked to our environment

      Justin Thomas underscores the effects of animal extinction on human mental health and well-being

      OpinionJuly 31, 2016
      What triggers social isolation among some young people?
      How do we prepare our kids for a changing world?

      A trend toward long-term social isolation that began among young people in Japan is going global, writes Justin Thomas.

      OpinionJuly 24, 2016
      Perfume samples make UAE malls the best-smelling malls in the world. Nicole Hill / The National
      How old Arabian scent is found in new bottles

      Arabia might have the world's best-smelling malls but Justin Thomas writes that this tradition goes back millennia.

      OpinionJuly 17, 2016
      Can food help curb ADHD? Nicole Hill / The National
      Is the ADHD epidemic a symptom of modern life?

      What is behind the surging number of young people being diagnosed with ADHD, asks Justin Thomas.

      OpinionJuly 10, 2016
      Russian supporters attack an England fan at the end of a Euro 2016 game. Thanassis Stavrakis / AP
      Football hooligans must embrace code of respect

      Psychologist Justin Thomas looks at ways to address violence on and off the football pitch.

      OpinionJune 26, 2016
      Dr Justin Thomas, assistant professor at Zayed University. Andrew Henderson / The National
      Are buzzwords a reflection of our shared laziness?

      The language we use greatly shapes our thinking and decision making, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionJune 19, 2016
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