The Pandemic and shopping addiction
As shops reopen, a Priory specialist talks about the changing face of shopping - and why, for some, ‘shopping addiction’…
Psychology
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Media
One hundred and thirty years ago, Sir William Osler – probably the most celebrated doctor in modern history – gave…