Articles
If life is better than it used to be, why are we not as happy?
The UAE has much to be happy about, writes Justin Thomas, so why are rates of mental illness increasing?
Is taking too many selfies a self-destructive exercise?
The selfie has been around for longer than you may think, and there are reasons to be concerned about people who take too many of them.
Why it’s best to see a psychologist before a nip and a tuck
People seeking plastic surgery may be suffering Body Dysmorphic Disorder, writes Justin Thomas
Conferences are great places to connect ... and have coffee
It requires effort to polish your ability to connect and engage with audiences, explains Justin Thomas.
Fighting flab or burning fat: metaphors that stigmatise obesity
The status we ascribe to thinness and our demonisation of fatness is reflected in the everyday language we use.
Why Mondays are rarely happy in the cruel month of January
From Black Friday to Blue Monday, it pays to keep an eye on the things that tend to cause stress and misery.
In the UAE’s war on drugs, the authorities should also target demand
The capture of 4.6 million amphetamine pills is a victory of sorts. But the more lasting victory lies in reducing the demand, writes Justin Thomas.
Introverts must not be lost amid noise made by extroverts
Extroverts seem like they rule the world, but reflective listening skills are also needed.
Kicking for happiness: how martial arts help fight the blues
Martial arts are truly a form of self-defence, in the fullest possible meaning of the word “self”
Tread carefully in dealing with children’s attention deficiency
More than any other psychiatric condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder illustrates the highly subjective (and sometimes self-serving) nature of psychiatric diagnoses
At Zayed University, the nation’s birthday is enjoyed by all
Students are not shy when it comes to celebrating the UAE's anniversary.
Research reveals that faith offers hope to the stressed
There is a strong connection between religiosity and mental health.
The marriage market has changed since old-time ‘khattaba’
Appearance is more important, in spouse selection, than it used to be, say the matchmakers known as khattabat. There are psychological implications.
Driven to despair by the overinflated egos of ‘carcissists’
There's a particular kind of narcissism that afflicts some people when they start up the car.
Since Roman times, envy has fuelled stereotypes of Arabia
The Gulf States are attracting unfair criticisms based on outdated and incorrect assumptions.
