Boost memory with periods of rest
An interesting article over at BBC.com suggests memory can be improved with regular periods of rest/quiet contemplation. The author David Robson cites research stretching back to […]
Psychological Tools
Wisemind - expert advice from specialist psychologists
This post was updated 6/4/18 One of the clinicians here just directed me to an interesting online mental health resource. It is called Wisemind. Wisemind […]
Self-help and the case of 'Unstuck'
As part of my job, and personally, I tend to read a lot of internet articles on health and well-being. Yeah yeah, I know that […]
Free self-help, from the library!
When I think ‘University Library’, I remember the hours I spent in the library photocopying journal articles for psychology papers. But things have got a lot […]
Resilience is not an optional extra
A colleague of mine sent me the following paper – “Embedding resilience within the tertiary curriculum: a feasibility study” by Helen Stallman (who is actually at […]
Creating a disclosure script
When I did my degree, it was hard work. I can’t imagine what it would have been like to try and do that degree if […]
Fundamental Human Needs
If you are anything like me, the use of the word ‘need’ is wrapped up in the everyday minutiae of life. “I need a new […]
Actual stuff you can do to build well-being
Building well-being is something you have to work at. It is why I use the ‘mental fitness’ analogy when speaking about well-being nowadays, because like […]
This goes out to anyone in emotional pain
Emotional pain can take many forms: feelings of anxiety, fear and worry; feeling blue, sad, and lost; feeling lonely or isolated; feeling angry and frustrated. […]
Exam preparation - a link fest
Exams are almost upon us. First up my best wishes to all of you who are about to start exams. It is a stressful period, but […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 6 - Memory
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 4 - Tame your brain
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 2 - Evidence-based study tips
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face […]
Preparing for Exams - Part 1a - managing exam anxiety
The Preparing for Exams series was first posted in 2017. Each year now we update the posts and repost them as exams approach. Let’s face it, […]
Mental Health and Academic Performance Tip Sheets
Hi! Did you wake up this morning thinking “I need more tip sheets in my life”? If you did, this is your lucky day. A psychologist […]