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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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      A screen image of the instagram account Rich Kids of Tehran.
      How envy is reaching epidemic proportions in the internet age

      Justin Thomas explains how envy is driving our use of social media platforms

      OpinionNovember 01, 2015
      South African comedian Trevor Noah was spreading laughter in Dubai recently. (Alex Atack / The National)
      How laughter reconnects us with life's simple truths

      Humour is a powerful thing, says Justin Thomas. We laugh the same way around the world and we do it from birth. We even look for it when choosing a partner.

      OpinionOctober 25, 2015
      Perhaps it is the personal myth of the designer that imbues their creations with the fetishistic magic so often associated with high fashion. Christopher Pike / The National
      Can Abu Dhabi become a fashion hub? I should Coco

      Justin Thomas wonders whether Abu Dhabi can make the leap from a consumer to creative hotbed.

      OpinionOctober 18, 2015
      Breast cancer awareness is much higher because of events highlighting its incidence. Courtesy Jumeriah Primary School
      We are long overdue for better mental health campaigning

      Despite all the awareness of breast cancer, Justin Thomas writes, most of us do not understand the disease well and the same applies to mental health.

      OpinionOctober 12, 2015
      Should schools be about passing exams or instilling a love of learning in students? Pawan Singh / The National
      Emphasis on success is driving children to despair

      Are we destroying education by placing to much emphasis on success? Justin Thomas investigates

      OpinionOctober 04, 2015
      Is mindfulness the perfect antidote to our distraction-filled lives? Delores Johnson / The National
      Mindfulness is a cure for our distraction-filled lives

      Mindfulness is not a cure all for all modern problem but it is a good place to start, argues Justin Thomas

      OpinionSeptember 27, 2015
      Many of us are overly attached to our gadgets. Photo Illustration by Philip Cheung / The National
      Why are we in a relationship with our smartphones?

      Is it time to rethink our relationship with our gadgets? Justin Thomas asks

      OpinionSeptember 20, 2015
      Most of us enjoy gossip, but what are the long term effects? Lynne Sladky / AP
      Can gossip be good for us in certain circumstances?

      Gossiping is a human trait, but Justin Thomas says different types of gossip have very different social consequences.

      OpinionSeptember 13, 2015
      Drugs that improve attention and memory are becoming popular but does that mean we should all be using them? Still of Bradley Cooper in the film Limitless. Rogue Pictures
      If ‘smart’ drugs work, should we be using them?

      Drugs that give normal cognitive functions, such as memory and attention, a boost are increasingly popular and demand greater debate about their use, argues Justin Thomas

      OpinionSeptember 08, 2015
      Energy drinks vary widely in their content, with the common active ingredient being caffeine. Pawan Singh / The National
      Energy drinks can give a bigger kick than you expect

      Energy Drinks are becoming increasingly popular, but how safe are they?

      OpinionAugust 30, 2015
      Syrian refugees gesture as they ask for water at the Turkish border near the Syrian town of Tal Abyad. Bulent Kilic / AFP
      Resentment is a reaction that refugees don’t deserve

      Justin Thomas writes about the resentment towards Syrian refugees inTurkey and says that, regretably, this is normal human behaviour.

      OpinionAugust 23, 2015
      Statistics from 2012 put mass tourism’s contribution to the global economy at $7.6 trillion (Dh27.9tn) per year. Yannis Kontos /Bloomberg News
      Happy holidays are a matter of great expectations

      Science has shown that the most enjoyment we get out of a holiday is in the planning stages, rather than when we are there. Justin Thomas explains

      OpinionAugust 16, 2015
      In China in 2010, treatment for a mental health patient involved tying him to a bed. (Reuters)
      Mental health care demands a perfect approach

      Justin Thomas explains why there is no health without mental health

      OpinionAugust 09, 2015
      One manifestation of parental love is a burning desire to provide our offspring with the best educational experiences possible. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Which school? Sometimes it’s an educated guess

      Justin Thomas finds out why most UAE residents change their child's school at least once

      OpinionAugust 02, 2015
      FIFA president Sepp Blatter attends a news conference at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Ennio Leanza / AP Photo
      Let's stop stereotyping people, it just fuels bias

      It is time to become aware of, and less reliant on, stereotypes, writes Justin Thomas

      OpinionJuly 22, 2015
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