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12May

Virtual Reality: The Future of Therapy?

Ben Douch

selfcompassion, technology, therapy

Therapists

Virtual reality has the potential to help us face our fears, be more self-compassionate and expand our empathy; but should we be wary?
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18Nov

​Why Computer Programmes Can’t Cure Your Depression

Welldoing

depression, technology, therapy

Mind

Research published recently in the British Medical Journal found computer-delivered therapy (cCBT) was no better than a GP visit for people suffering from depression
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29Sep

​Tweets, Likes and Views: The Psychology of Social Media

Dennis Relojo-Howell

psychology, self, society, student, technology

Mind

Dennis Relojo offers his opinion on a topic which divides many: whether social media is a positive or negative power in our times.
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06Aug

​Digital Living - Help or Hindrance?

Owen Redahan

family, men, self, society, student, technology, women

Therapists

Therapist Owen Redahan looks at how technology has changed the landscape of our lives: family relationships, friendships and sexuality.
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26Jun

​How to Manage Technology and Smartphone Use out of Work

Mark Cropley

career, self, society, technology, wellbeing

Mind

Professor Mark Cropley offers his top tips on how to best stop your smartphone from ruling your life. You can switch off, relax, and still get more done.
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18Jun

Where to get a Digital Detox

Caroline Sylger

retreats, self, spas, technology, travel, wellbeing

Soul

According to communications regulator Ofcom, adults in the UK spend more time consuming media technology than sleeping. Editor of queenofretreats.com Caroline Sylger-Jones shares her pick of where to get a digital detox in the UK and abroad.
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25Mar

Digital Detox at Middle Piccadilly

Louise Chunn

retreats, spas, stress, technology, wellbeing

Soul

Rather than staying away from easy addictions like alcohol or sugar, you are expected to dis-avow the very oxygen of 21st century life: the internet. For me this is complicated by two contradictory facts: I have founded a business on the internet; the business is to promote well-ness, which can be destroyed by the downsides of the internet. And yet I craved the chance to detach myself from its distractions.
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24Feb

Why You Need to Switch Off

Karunavira

mindfulness, self, society, stress, technology, wellbeing

Soul

We all recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance, but many of us still find it hard to switch off, even while we’re on holiday. A recent survey revealed that while the three main reasons for going on holiday were to spend time with loved ones (50%), to get some rest and relaxation (34%) and to take a break from work (22%), over two thirds (69%) continued to check their work email, with just under half (44%) admitting to checking in once a day or more. Why do we continue to act in ways that we know are not good for us and what is the impact of a...
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