Articles
In praise of learning Arabic, even if you don’t need to
If Arabic is to be mandatory, then we need more well-trained Arabic language specialists and school administrators who support them, says Justin Thomas
Beliefs can be incorporated into the health system
Beliefs about jinns and the protective powers of the Quran deserve to be taken seriously, says Justin Thomas.
Winter’s onset is a great cure for summertime blues
The UAE is a great place to live all year around, but the wintertime is sublime, says Justin Thomas
Winter’s onset is a great cure for summertime blues
The UAE is a great place to live all year around, but the wintertime is sublime, says Justin Thomas
Masks can hide our identity, but expose all that’s dark within us
Justin Thomas explains why we must be afraid of those donning masks.
Sometimes it’s wise to fight the impulse to buy
The UAE is a great location to explore consumer misbehaviour and the psychopathological side of shopping, writes Justin Thomas
People, not machines, are the key to mental health care
Mental health treatment relies more on understanding the patient's culture than on expensive equipment, which Justin Thomas says makes the lack of local therapists a worrying trend.
Exercise offers a high that can help defeat depression
Physical exercise can be good for your mental health, writes Justin Thomas.
More men than ever are seeking cosmetic fixes for their flaws
Justin Thomas explains why the rate of manorexia (anorexia in males) is steadily rising in many countries
Warning: daily hassles can seriously damage your health
Seemingly inconsequential daily hassles can take a significant toll on our physical and psychological health, writes Justin Thomas
You can’t ‘skort’ around it, school uniform is too expensive
Schools should focus on providing a first rate education, rather than leveraging the brand to maximum profits from skorts, writes Justin Thomas
Psychology can help us decipher the evil that men do
The image of wild-eyed, axe-wielding psychopaths is not always accurate, writes Justin Thomas
Do students need long summer holidays? I don’t think so
Just how long do university students deserve off each summer? Justin Thomas says it should be split between summer and winter.
Water parks, thrill seekers and life on the slow, lazy river
Justin Thomas examines the attraction of the UAE's popular water parks.
Youth Olympics put focus on mental health disorders
The Youth Olympic Games brings to attention two major mental health issues affecting young people: depression and bipolar, writes Justin Thomas
