Papers & Interviews

From the substantial studies we reviewed, the findings suggest that individuals with panic disorder have an enduring tendency to interpret physical sensations in their body as an immediate impending disaster. Individuals may then use specific behaviours to stop this potential disaster from happening which prevents disconfirmation of their interpretations and can maintain panic attacks.

"We believe that our study will demonstrate the safety and tolerability of this method and understand more about how withdrawal occurs during the switch. The development of dedicated app technology will empower patients and facilitate more flexible support during the process, enabling low dose induction to be delivered easily in the community."

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"Many young people in our studies employed reduction strategies, showing they are already taking active steps to manage their smartphone use. They found silent mode, removing notifications and placing the phone in another room at bedtime as the most effective. These are the same strategies which university students found helpful to reduce smartphone use."

“Smartphones are fun and useful, and we’re developing them all the time,” said Dr Nicola Kalk, a co-author of the research at King’s College London. “As an addiction psychiatrist, I would say that some human beings get into trouble with things that are fun, and we need to help them.”

"It is rather unusual for certified professionals in the field of psychology to create and offer a program incorporating psychology, meditation, and philosophy. The complementary benefits of this mixed approach became clear to me throughout my career - there is no one-size-fits-all formula, and for some, methods such as CBT are not going to help them on their journey. "

"The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) was pleased to welcome a delegation from Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health who visited on May 13 – 15. The delegation included staff from Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health and Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital. The visit established a partnership and collaboration in the use of electronic health records and in the development of a new, comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Centre based at Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital that will provide mental health services to women in the perinatal period."

"A diagnosis with ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – could appear disheartening to a journalist. At the time, it certainly was for me — though in reality, it was one of the best things that could have happened to me."

"This two-day conference will bring together scholars from different disciplines in the social sciences, health sciences, and the built environment to examine the biopsychosocial dynamics of prisons and forensic psychiatric institutions. The conference will aim to generate evidence-based insights concerning health and well-being within such spaces, designed to mitigate potential harm. Building upon research into prisons, this conference will lay the groundwork for a new area of study focused on forensic built environments."