Mental Research

from Emma Young What is it that makes someone feel like they have a "good life"? Of all the ideas put forward over the past millennia, two are most widely extolled...

from Emma L. Barratt When we think about homelessness, we often don't think about where to draw the line between the houseless and the homeless. Couchsurfers - homeless people who shelter...

from Emma Young Much has been written about the downsides of working from home. In particular, “zoom fatigue” has become a term and an experience that many of us are familiar...

from Emma L. Barratt About one in five people who have recovered from Covid-19 report persistent symptoms, also known as long covid. The experiences with this new condition are varied and...

from Emily Reynolds The media play a huge role in shaping our understanding of the world, including the way we react to other people. Reporting on immigration is no different, and...

from Emma L. Barratt Retaining new information can be difficult, especially on topics far beyond what we know. A good teacher can make a world of difference, but effective teaching techniques...

from Emily Reynolds Research has found significant racial prejudice when assessing the emotions of others. For example, black people are more likely to be perceived as angry, and recent research has...

from Emma L. Barratt It is no secret that marginalized groups in educational institutions face barriers that the able-bodied, male and racially privileged largely do not have. Questions related to access,...

from Emily Reynolds A landmark book was published in 1995, suggesting that children with a lower socioeconomic background were exposed to 30 million fewer words than wealthier children by the age...

from Emily Reynolds Imposter syndrome - the feeling of not belonging or not being able to do it in work or training - can affect anyone. But people with an underrepresented...