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      Justin Thomas

      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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      Cyberbullying and lesser forms of digital discourteousness are not limited to children and adolescents. Many adults too become the victims of digitally mediated hate speech, online shaming or technologically assisted trash talk. Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg News
      Why we should all support #Comment_positively

      Justin Thomas writes about cyberbullying, social media and why we should all support Aletihad's #Comment_positively campaign

      OpinionJune 12, 2016
      People shopping for Vimto at Lulu HyperMarket in Al Mushrif Mall. Asmaa Al Hameli / The National
      Before there was oil, this region discovered Vimto

      Justin Thomas explores the Gulf's love of a soft drink from the north of England

      OpinionJune 05, 2016
      You can choose to be miserable, if you want.
      Seven tips for always looking on the bleak side of life

      There are steps to take if you choose to be miserable, Justin Thomas writes.

      OpinionMay 30, 2016
      It's time for us to move beyond the idea of a 'me’ generation

      It’s time to take the earphones out, put the smart phones down and improve the quality and frequency of our interpersonal connectivity, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionMay 23, 2016
      Zayed Unversity in Abu Dhabi (Stephen Lock / The National)
      Toil, tenacity and tears in a green auditorium at ZU

      Justin Thomas witnesses graduating students presenting their senior research projects

      OpinionMay 15, 2016
      Dubai landmarks are being namechecked by international singers. Julian Finney / Getty Images
      They’re singing about us, but are they in tune?

      Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being increasingly name-checked by international singers, writes Justin Thomas.

      OpinionMay 08, 2016
      Does marriage make your life better? iStockphoto.com
      Marriage might be the best way to beat depression

      Divorced people, especially men, are often unhappy. Justin Thomas looks at the data suggests an answer

      OpinionMay 01, 2016
      A psychological assessment before surgery is important. Bernadett Szabo / Reuters
      Shortage of psychologists holds back health system

      A psychological assessment before surgery is important, writes Justin Thomas.

      OpinionApril 24, 2016
      Each time an honest student sees others prospering from the submission of bought essays, the temptation to "join in" increases. Illustration by Matt Cardy / Getty Images
      We can’t let the cheats beat the education system

      Justin Thomas writes about the practice among the region's students of buying essays

      OpinionApril 18, 2016
      Expatriates enticed to the UAE are not entirely motivated by money. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Why do so many expatriates stay here for so long?

      Financial incentives shouldn't be the only reason to remain in the UAE, says Justin Thomas

      OpinionApril 10, 2016
      Filming “As One”, a new feature-length documentary about Autism directed by Emmy Award-winning director Tricia Regan. Courtesy Image Nation
      Documentary opens the doors to autism awareness

      To mark world autism awareness day, Justin Thomas encourages readers to see an Abu Dhabi-produced documentary about the condition

      OpinionApril 03, 2016
      Palmyra is an archaeological gem that Syrian troops took back from ISIL extremists recently. Ron Van Oers, UNESCO via AP
      Sadly, travel is becoming the purview of the intrepid

      Justin Thomas laments that many travel destinations are now off the intinerary

      OpinionMarch 27, 2016
      Our technological advancements impact our social lives, says Justin Thomas. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Technology is not always twinned with progress

      Justin Thomas analyses whether technology is a boon or a bane for us

      OpinionMarch 20, 2016
      Reducing bullying in schools is needed according to Justin Thomas
      School bullies and the damage they do to adults

      Reducing bullying can pay long-term dividends for our children's future, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionMarch 13, 2016
      There is a rising tide of societal narcissism all around us. Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
      Have our narcissistic tendencies gone too far?

      We have to address societal narcissism before it destroys our personal relationships, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionMarch 06, 2016
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