Month: April 2024

Mind the Gap: Understanding the Different Developmental Trajectories of Spoken Language in Deaf and Hearing Children

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“It’s like putting together a puzzle without all the pieces”. “I try to grasp with one sense, information intended for another.” Extracts from the essay “Seeing at the Speed of Sound” by Rachel Kolb Despite adjustments in healthcare, like newborn Continue reading Mind the Gap: Understanding the Different Developmental Trajectories of Spoken Language in Deaf and Hearing Children→

Taking the ‘Psycho’ out of Psychosis – Towards a Better Understanding of Co-occurring Hallucinations and Delusions

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<999 words, 5-minute read> Unlike how psychotic disorders are depicted in the media, there is not just hearing voices and paranoia. The stories patients tell are often fundamentally different. To treat this complex disorder, we need to listen to their Continue reading Taking the ‘Psycho’ out of Psychosis – Towards a Better Understanding of Co-occurring Hallucinations and Delusions→

Understanding Cultural Influences: Exploring Factors Contributing to Low Student Engagement in Career Services

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Universities have responded to the pressing issue of graduate employability by introducing career services. Despite the wealth of resources at their fingertips, a concerning trend persists: student engagement with career services is low. Why is that? Let’s uncover this together.  Continue reading Understanding Cultural Influences: Exploring Factors Contributing to Low Student Engagement in Career Services→

“I Just Don’t Get Them”: How Intergroup Bias Can Lead to Discrimination

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(991 words, 5-minute read) “I do not want to work with the crazy guy.” “I can‘t deal with you when you are this way, or are anxious and angry.” “She’s crazy and probably dangerous, she should not be hired.” ——examples Continue reading “I Just Don’t Get Them”: How Intergroup Bias Can Lead to Discrimination→

Beyond Diagnosis: The Journey of Self-Monitoring in Parkinson’s

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Are you tired of waiting months for a fleeting window with your doctor, only to find you’re left with a laundry list of unanswered concerns? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. This frustration is all too common for those Continue reading Beyond Diagnosis: The Journey of Self-Monitoring in Parkinson’s→

Coming Across as Blue and Coming up with Options for Things to Do: Is Apathy Associated with the Ability to Generate Options for Behavioural Action?

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[969 words, 4-5 minute read] Do you recall ever wanting to lie around all day doing nothing? Have you ever felt so unmotivated or uninterested in life that you began questioning your life purpose?   Answered  ‘yes’ to any of Continue reading Coming Across as Blue and Coming up with Options for Things to Do: Is Apathy Associated with the Ability to Generate Options for Behavioural Action?→

Neurodiversity: Should We Really Treat Mental Health Difficulties the Same Between Autistic and Non-Autistic Children?

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(999 words, 5-minute read) Think about your interactions with neurodiverse friends. Do you treat them differently compared to others? Are you more sensitive to their unique needs? Well, we would expect mental health services to meet these needs, but worryingly Continue reading Neurodiversity: Should We Really Treat Mental Health Difficulties the Same Between Autistic and Non-Autistic Children?→

I Don’t Believe it But I Will Follow You: When Credibility Shapes Our Choices

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(989 words, 5-minute read) Have you picked a spot to dine as your parents said it’s fine? Have you tried something absurd, just on your friend’s word? Have you ever bought a product endorsed by a star? If you wonder Continue reading I Don’t Believe it But I Will Follow You: When Credibility Shapes Our Choices→

Unraveling the Links: Body Clocks, Mood Symptoms, and How We Perceive Reward

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<1000 words, 5-minutes read> Imagine your body as a finely tuned orchestra, where the circadian rhythms are the conductors, orchestrating our biological processes throughout the day and night. These rhythms help us synchronise with the 24-hour cycle of each day. Continue reading Unraveling the Links: Body Clocks, Mood Symptoms, and How We Perceive Reward→