All in the Mind

Smartphones and children, mental health labels and climate anxiety

Toxic positivity

Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets

Languishing and the search for meaning in the modern world

This podcast episode explores the concept of languishing and its connection to the pursuit of meaning. It delves into the importance of small acts of defiance and taking control of one's life. The episode discusses the impact of environmental factors on well-being, particularly in teenagers. It also examines the signif...

Grief, summer seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety in older people

Why is exercise good for your mental health?

Dishonesty researcher accused of fraud; hypocrisy; suicide prevention; awe

The psychology of hope

Seasonality, learning to hope, and the gender citation gap

This podcast episode explores the impact of seasons on our mood, behavior, and mental health. It discusses the changing seasons and their effect on our psychology, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and mood fluctuations. The episode also delves into the relationship between seasons and behavior, such as pro-s...

How nightmares link to real-life fears, and new research tackling post-cardiac arrest PTSD

This podcast episode explores various topics including the impact of sudden cardiac arrest on mental health, the psychology of nightmares, the link between fear when awake and fear when dreaming, and the importance of emotional regulation in sports. The conversations delve into the development of post-traumatic stress ...

The science behind screentime, the effect of live music, and can you imagine sounds in your head?

What's going on with girls' mental health?

Eating to improve memory, and a new play about mental health services

What Mastermind can tell us about blinking, how music shapes memory and why anger can be a useful emotion

The impact of bad news, compassion fatigue, and the psychology of whistleblowing

Rowing the Atlantic in the name of science, psychologists tackling poverty, and the scent of fear makes us more observant.

ADHD medication shortage, life after being a carer and the benefits of keeping positive secrets

Belief in conspiracy theories, exercising before work, and living with OCD

New psychosis drug, why its hard to recall 2021, and counselling in later life

Grieving when estranged, musical hallucinations and the benefits of snoozing your alarm