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10Jan

Book of the Month: Break the Cycle by Dr Mariel Buqué

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, complexptsd, family, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Our Welldoing Book of the Month for January 2024 is Dr Mariel Buqué's Break the Cycle, which weaves research, clinical experience and practical exercises into a comprehensive guide to healing intergenerational trauma
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03Jan

Picture Perfect: The Mental Health Impact of Social Media

Louise Chunn

addiction, perfectionism, socialmedia, society, technology

Mind

Experts are starting to wake up to the effects of social media on young women, both in damaging mental health, and in making them feel addicted to social media apps. Louise Chunn talks to Professor Rosalind Gill about her book Perfect: Feeling Judged on Social Media
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22Dec

What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

David Brooks

identity, psychology, self

Mind

As humans, the way we tell stories typically follow a small number of distinctive plot-lines. Writer David Brooks explores how these can shape how we see ourselves, and the role of therapy in helping us edit our unhelpful narratives
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21Dec

Announcing Welldoing's 12 Books of the Year 2023

Welldoing

bookofthemonth, books

Mind

Welldoing's picks for recommended books concerning mental health, psychology and memoirs published during the 12 months of 2023 range from well-known names such as psychotherapist Philippa Perry and columnist Hadley Freeman, to former prison officer Alex South, and child-soldier-turned-artist Emmanuel Jal
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04Dec

Three Brains Theory: Why Head, Heart and Gut Matter in Decision-Making

Belynder Walia

anxiety, gut, intuition, mindset, stress, tips

Mind

When it comes to making decisions, you might feel pulled between your head, heart and gut. Belynder Walia explores how balancing these 'three brains' can reduce anxiety and stress
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28Nov

I Don't Trust My Therapist: Channel 4 Documentary on BetterHelp Exposes Problems For Clients and Therapists

Louise Chunn

ethics, TV

Mind

Channel 4’s just released documentary I Don’t Trust My Therapist is an investigation of US online therapy platform BetterHelp. Jackie Adedeji sets out to investigate its claims to make therapy more accessible and affordable
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23Nov

Why Rest Isn’t a Waste of Time – And How To Do More of It

Thijs Launspach

burnout, performance, selfcare, stress, work

Mind

In order to perform at our best, in work and life, we need adequate rest. Psychologist Thijs Launspach explores why rest is crucial, and the difference between active rest and passive rest
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16Nov

7 Tips to Silence Your Inner Critic and Overcome Perfectionism

Dr Cate Howell

confidence, mindset, perfectionism, selfcompassion, selfcriticism, selfesteem, society, tips, women

Mind

Having impossibly high standards for yourself is a recipe for poor mental health. Dr Cate Howell, author of The Flourishing Woman, offers her seven tips for women with a strong inner critic
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07Nov

The Mental Health Toll of Silence in Families

Rob Kendall

boardingschool, childhood, family, parenting, relationships, vulnerability

Mind

Rob Kendall grew up in a loving but emotionally-reserved family. His grandmother's suicide changed everything, and he wants to share how open conversations can heal intergenerational pain
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26Oct

My Autism and ADHD Diagnoses Helped Me Forgive Myself for Being Different

Ellie Middleton

ADHD, autism, brain, learningdifficulties, learningdisabilities, neurodiversity, society

Mind

Ellie Middleton spent her earlier life feeling different and lost. Diagnoses of autism and ADHD helped her understand, and forgive, herself
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