Psychology

The Pandemic and shopping addictionThe Pandemic and shopping addiction

The Pandemic and shopping addiction

As shops reopen, a Priory specialist talks about the changing face of shopping - and why, for some, ‘shopping addiction’…

Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’

Covid-19: behavioural science key to ‘test and trace’

Behavioural science key to success of 'test and trace' app says British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has…

Overeating and alcohol in lockdownOvereating and alcohol in lockdown

Overeating and alcohol in lockdown

Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake…

Online therapy service during the PandemicOnline therapy service during the Pandemic

Online therapy service during the Pandemic

Priory’s online therapy service enables people to access help from expert therapists from their home. During this difficult time, people…

Healthy Ageing Psychology ResearchHealthy Ageing Psychology Research

Healthy Ageing Psychology Research

Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest…

Psychological Support “Not Available” to One in Three Cancer Patients Who Need ItPsychological Support “Not Available” to One in Three Cancer Patients Who Need It

Psychological Support “Not Available” to One in Three Cancer Patients Who Need It

Findings from 10-country survey reveal lack of information and support ‘is an important gap’ for many cancer patients London, 24…

The Perfect Diet? Phrases that Make Eating Disorder Dieticians WinceThe Perfect Diet? Phrases that Make Eating Disorder Dieticians Wince

The Perfect Diet? Phrases that Make Eating Disorder Dieticians Wince

“With the ‘wellness world’ forever growing, pursuit of the ‘healthiest’ diet is at an all-time high. Yet along the way,…

USA: Survivors of Gun Violence Face Lifetime of Pain and ExpenseUSA: Survivors of Gun Violence Face Lifetime of Pain and Expense

USA: Survivors of Gun Violence Face Lifetime of Pain and Expense

Survivors of gun violence in the USA suffer years of trauma and pain due to a destructive combination of government…

Psychiatric Assessments Creating Depression and Suicide among Trans PatientsPsychiatric Assessments Creating Depression and Suicide among Trans Patients

Psychiatric Assessments Creating Depression and Suicide among Trans Patients

Around forty per cent of transgender people have attempted to take their own lives at some point in time. That’s…

Doctors, Status and Social MediaDoctors, Status and Social Media

Doctors, Status and Social Media

One hundred and thirty years ago, Sir William Osler – probably the most celebrated doctor in modern history – gave…