Category Archives: Research

Almost half of menopausal women are “depressed”

One in four women find it difficult to cope during the menopause, with almost half (43%) feeling depressed, and about a third (36%) experiencing anxiety, according to recent research as reported in The Scotsman.  As the article states,  the menopause … Continue reading

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Self harm moves into the cybersphere

I’m quite alarmed to read this article on the BBC website about the increase of ‘cyber self harming’ – where people troll or bully themselves via social media. It can consist of posting online questions about oneself deliberately in the … Continue reading

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The hidden power of daydreaming

This week’s New Scientist magazine contains a very interesting article¹ about how allowing the mind to wander can lead to increased creativity and innovation. The article describes various research studies that have shown that ‘daydreaming’ or allowing the mind to … Continue reading

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