Discover what’s meant by emotional hangovers,how to deal with catastrophic thoughts, and why we grieve people we never even met. We also look into cancel culture, attention-seeking, anger, passive aggression, adolescent psychology, ghosting, entitlement mentality, depression and how to survive a break-up. Packed full of expert guidance from psychologists, counsellors and other professionals, we also speak exclusively to Joshua Patterson about the importance of surrounding yourself with exceptional people.
Welcome to Psychology Now • TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
Psychology Now: Inspired for Life
10 mysteries OF THE MIND • Much of what we don’t understand about being human is simply in our heads. The brain is a befuddling organ, as are the very questions of life and death, consciousness, sleep, and much more
WHY THE GREAT outdoors IS GREAT FOR KIDS • The psychological benefits of spending time outside have never been more apparent, especially when it comes to the mental wellbeing of our children
Exclusive INTERVIEW Julia Bradbury • Walking enthusiast and presenter Julia Bradbury talks to Sarah Bankes about the importance of getting children outside
GETTING INVOLVED • Proactive in encouraging children to get outdoors, Julia tells us about some current projects she’s involved in, as well as groups and resources we can benefit from
THE OUTDOOR GUIDE
ECO-SCHOOLS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
DEVELOP A positive BODY IMAGE • How do you feel about your body? Transformational coach Alison Morgan uncovers the power of gaining a fresh perspective of yourself
THE SCIENCE OF FEAR • Explained: The biology of being afraid & why this primal emotion is key to your survival
NATURAL FEARS • Some of our fears have developed as an evolutionary response to danger
FIGHT OR FLIGHT • How your brain and body trigger this evolutionary survival instinct
FEAR ON THE BRAIN • What happens when the brain goes into survival mode?
ANATOMY OF FEAR • The extreme reactions that occur when your body is put on high alert
ARE FEARS GENETIC? • Your phobias could be passed down through generations in DNA
INHERITING FEARS • A study with lab mice suggests that fear is a family affair
LIVING FEARLESSLY
SCARED TO DEATH
FACING YOUR FEARS • Can you retrain your brain to overcome a phobia?
PHOBIA TREATMENTS
Top 10 STRANGEST PHOBIAS • The most common phobias stem from rational fears, but others are completely bizarre
OVERCOMING IMPOSTOR SYNDROME • It’s a self-inflicted feeling that holds you back, burns you out and saps your motivation – and it’s time to get it sorted
COGNITIVE DISTORTION
HEALTHY MIND, healthy body • Becoming physically healthier and fitter often starts by mastering your mindset and focusing on your mental fitness
WHAT EXACTLY IS SELF-LOVE?
YOUR COMFORT ZONE
CHANGING YOUR WAYS
IS YOUR BEHAVIOUR AS EFFECTIVE AS IT CAN BE?
Effective Ineffective
YOUR BEHAVIOUR
gratitude & WELLBEING • The simple act of focusing on the positives in your life can have a huge impact on your physical and mental wellbeing
KEEP A GRATITUDE DIARY
WHY DO WE sleep? • Humans spend nearly a third of their lives asleep, but no one knows what sleep actually does
Facial EXPRESSIONS • Embarrassed? Amused? Humans share dozens of different expressions
THE SCIENCE OF STRESS • What happens to your body when it’s put under pressure?
THE STRESS RESPONSE • The body has a well-tuned system for dealing with the first signs of stress
STRESS ISN’T JUST HUMAN
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS •...
