Doctors, Status and Social Media
One hundred and thirty years ago, Sir William Osler – probably the most celebrated doctor in modern history – gave an address to the newly...
Psychology
The Psychology category explores the science of mind, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. It covers evidence-informed insight into mental health, cognition, relationships and the psychological factors that influence how we think and live. From discussions of research and therapeutic approaches to practical guidance for everyday challenges, this category helps readers understand the human experience with clarity and compassion.
Professor Sir Simon Wessely on war, terror and the brain
Professor Sir Simon Wessely is President, Royal Society of Medicine and former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As well as leading the Mental...
New UEA research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
Children born into poverty show key differences in early brain function – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied the...
‘Solitary Pleasures’ – Sigmund Freud on Masturbation at The Freud Museum, London
“We are all agreed on one thing – that the subject of masturbation is quite inexhaustible.” (Sigmund Freud, 1912, Vienna Psychoanalytic Society). Until 13th May, The...
Schizophrenia vs Multiple Personality Disorder
Probably the two most frequently confused psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder, are worlds apart in their core features.
