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Mental health disorders
Dr Morwenna Opie

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09.01.19
Psychology

What are the most common mental health disorders?

Mental health disorders are an ever-present problem in modern society – many people will experience anxiety, depression, stress, or one of many other conditions within their lifetimes. Traumatic experiences can rock our worlds to the extent that we can't quite make sense of them. Expert clinical psychologist Dr Morwenna Opie is here to explain the most common types of mental health disorder and what can be done about them.

Imposter syndrome
Dr Catherine Sykes

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08.01.19
Psychology

Imposter syndrome: why do I feel like a fraud at work?

Have you ever felt like you’ve been promoted beyond your level, or given too much responsibility? Do you worry that you might be “found out” one day? Imposter syndrome can affect even the most high-achieving people – and there are even suggestions that it’s more likely when you experience success in your life. We spoke to coaching psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes, who frequently sees CEOs and partners at law firms with imposter syndrome.

Work stress
Dr Catherine Sykes

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19.11.18
Psychology

How to cope with work-related stress

The world we live in can be a very stressful place. Sometimes, stress can get on top of us and have a big impact on our health and our state of mind. Work can be a particular cause of stress, with the pressures of deadlines, presentations, difficult bosses or colleagues, and living up to our own expectations. Respected psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes explains the effect stress can have and how best to deal with it.

Clinical psychology
Dr Morwenna Opie

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12.11.18
Psychology

How can a clinical psychologist help with a physical health problem?

Clinical psychologists are increasingly recognised as a key part of a clinical team, and patients generally regard their support as invaluable. But what exactly do clinical psychologists do? If you’ve been referred to a clinical psychologist, what can you expect? We asked Dr Morwenna Opie, clinical psychologist at the London Cardiovascular clinic, for an insight into this undervalued profession.

mental-well-being
Dr Morwenna Opie

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02.11.18
Psychology

What can we do to promote our own mental health and well-being?

Looking after our mental health needs to become part of our routine, like exercising, drinking water and eating healthily. Similarly, it requires regular attention or our skills fade and there are always new things we can learn, explore and do. Dr Morwenna Opie, a clinical health psychologist and expert in mindfulness therapies shares her advice on how we can start our own journey of well-being and self-care.

Psychological testing
Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma

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31.10.18
Psychology

Unlocking the mind: what is neuropsychological testing?

As our understanding of the human mind advances, it becomes ever more clear that psychological conditions can be as serious as physical ones and can have just as much of an impact on patients’ lives. However, in most cases, psychological problems cannot be diagnosed by blood tests or scans; instead, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive assessments can help a doctor make a diagnosis. Expert psychologist Dr Bijal Chheda-Varma explains:

Dr Kishore Chandiramani

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14.09.18
Psychology

Understanding Unhappiness

Just like the song “Don’t worry be happy”, people tell us not be unhappy, but nobody tells us how not to be unhappy. In schools, children are taught to be strong and successful, but no teacher prepares children to deal with emotions of failure, anxiety and stress. Let’s dive deeper into how we can program our thoughts to react better to negative emotions with Doctor Kishore Chandiramani.

Historical hypnosis
Dr Sue Peacock

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14.08.18
Psychology

Hypnosis through history

For many people, hypnosis is a magic trick performed by entertainers on TV or on holiday. However, it can also be a powerful tool in the world of pain management. Hypnotism in one form or another has been used throughout history to alleviate pain and suffering of patients with mental, physical, and emotional issues. Dr Sue Peacock gives us a brief history of hypnotism and some of the key figures in its development.

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