Hidden Histories of British Psychoanalysis: a review of Brett Kahr’s book on the lesser known tales
To the uninitiated, psychoanalysis is one thing, a single theory that started with Freud and continues to this day unchanged. The...
Nov 27, 202312 min read
On The Failure to Understand: The Psychology of Weaponised Reactivity
The idea that we are on the brink of dark times is not a new one. The difference is that today emotional reactivity has been weaponised by s
Nov 1, 202310 min read
Outrage Machines: How social media amplifies hatred in a time of unspeakable horror
The Middle East has been the epicentre of global tensions since literally year zero. While those living there have for centuries borne the brunt of actual violence, by a matter of degree, almost every single day – the sparks that intermittently ignite this simmering powder keg to explode, as it has this week, inevitably pulls the world into its fray. With such unspeakable horrors happening on the ground as I write these very words it would seem a misuse of energy and attentio
Oct 13, 20239 min read
The TikTokification of Mental Health: What Can a Legit Shrink Possibly Add?
Social media is the first place where many people get information about mental health. Yet misinformation on platforms like TikTok is rife and the algorithms serving up the content are based on the reach of the influencer rather than the quality of the information being shared. If the signal from qualified professionals is being crowded out by the noise of empty platitudes and misinformation, what can a legitimate shrink possible contribute in a 45 second soundbite and should
Sep 18, 202312 min read
