Young people on the autism spectrum and work
Helping young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. "Don't limit yourself. Go higher. Think bigger." That’s…
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Polyvagal Theory and the potency of the dorsal state
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people…
Why are some people left handed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGLYcYCm2FM Left handers day is the 13th August: Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such…
Yoga for Osteoporosis
The benefits of a yoga practice and Osteoporosis for an ageing population by Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga, Australia.…
Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
Children's own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch – according to new research from the University…
Exercise when I have cancer, are you mad?
Sarah Newman discusses the benefits of exercise during treatment for cancer. Anyone who has been through or watched someone go…
Portraying Pregnancy: From Holbein to Social Media
Portraying Pregnancy: From Holbein to Social Media: A powerful new exhibition at The Foundling Museum explores changing representations of the…
Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many…
RSM webinar: Sport and mental health
RSM webinar: Sport and mental health: What can psychiatry teach us? This is the first of a series of Mind Matters…
Plant-based diet shown to lower blood pressure
A diet rich in plant-based foods can include a limited amount of animal products and still improve blood pressure, new…