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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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      Malcolm X at a rally in New York in 1963 AP
      Black history matters – but ignorance and hostility towards 'the other' still persist

      The recent resurgence of the extreme right and the dramatic increase in identity-based hate crimes in some nations means that celebrations such as Black History Month are more crucial than ever before

      CommentOctober 13, 2019
      Depression paints us a picture of a future so bleak we begin to dread each new day. Getty Images
      Treating depression as a person is a good way to recover from the mental health problem

      Anthropomorphising, or ascribing human attributes to mental illnesses, can help with tackling the issue and having empathy

      CommentOctober 06, 2019
      Eleni Antoniadou is accused of lying about her professional achievements. Horacio Villalobos / Corbis via Getty
      The story of an inflated CV should be a warning to UAE recruiters

      Eleni Antoniadou's apparently inflated achievements are reflective of increasing dishonesty in society

      CommentSeptember 30, 2019
      Cyberbullies seek to provoke a response. Getty
      Don't feed the trolls: how to deal with cyber bullies

      Online spreaders of hate speech need oxygen. Don't give it to them

      CommentSeptember 23, 2019
      Children look inside the self-driving car at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. AP Photo
      'Listen!' – the least we can do for young adults preparing for a disruptive world

      It is the only way we elders can help the next generation find and refine their own answers to the challenges they face

      CommentSeptember 08, 2019
      Going off to university can be a challenge - both for children and their parents. AP
      Heading off to university can be stress-inducing for some

      Students can struggle with mental health issues as they leave home for the first time – while parents have to come to terms with empty-nest syndrome

      CommentSeptember 01, 2019
      Smash rooms, like this one in Beijing, China, are becoming increasingly popular as a way to get emotions out of your system. Wu Hong / EPA
      When a red mist descends: how the age of rage could be killing you

      Learning to manage our anger is the key to wellbeing in the modern era

      CommentAugust 25, 2019
      Shrinking of the Okjokull glacier in Iceland. AP
      Climate anxiety could breed a generation of depressed, disillusioned teenagers

      Recent studies showing populations stress about the impact of global warming should be a warning to us all

      CommentAugust 19, 2019
      Anxiety affects many people around the world. Getty Images
      We are the healthiest and wealthiest we have ever been - so why are we so worried?

      Anxiety disorders are on the rise - and going back to basics could be the solution

      CommentAugust 11, 2019
      Competitors in the Fortnite World Cup in Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York. Johannes Eisele / AFP
      Fortnite might offer big-money wins – but let's not confuse it for a real sport

      Apart from improving dexterity, gaming offers little in the way of a physical challenge

      CommentAugust 04, 2019
      The wonders of the night sky are revealed when we experience real darkness. EPA
      We all deserve to see the stars – how light pollution affects our health

      Artificial light at night has a detrimental effect on the natural world, and our physical and emotional well-being

      OpinionJuly 28, 2019
      Two months ago, a doctored video of the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, speaking with a slurred voice, went viral across the internet.
      Deepfake videos will make it difficult to believe our eyes and ears

      Synthetic media is on the rise and, along with it, a lack of faith in what we see and hear. This is sure to have a worrying impact on society and psychological well-being

      CommentJuly 21, 2019
      Voice search is becoming an increasingly popular way to access a variety of information. AP
      'Alexa, what are the symptoms of cyberchondria?'

      Amazon's new partnership with the UK's National Health Service will empower patients, but could a little knowledge also be a dangerous thing?

      OpinionJuly 15, 2019
      A project by Vertical Garden Design in Stockholm
      From little acorns to brainwaves: how bringing the outside in can help creativity grow

      In the UAE in a long, hot summer, an indoor garden can be therapeutic

      CommentJuly 07, 2019
      Extreme or violent online images can leave deep psychological scars. AP
      What we see online can cause lasting, real-life trauma

      Studies have shown that violent and extreme images have the potential to spark symptoms of PTSD in those who view them

      CommentJuly 03, 2019
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