14th May 2026
Dr Laura Meader, Clinical Neuropsychologist, May 2026 We often hear reference to an “ageing population”, since people are continuing to live longer, particularly in developed countries. This has meant an increase in the numbers of people living with a dementia, which is estimated at around 1 million in the UK currently and predicted to rise More…
11th August 2025
Written by Dr Laura Meader, Clinical Neuropsychologist All names and other potentially identifying information has been changed to protect anonymity Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), sometimes called Mild cognitive disorder (MCD), is a diagnostic term used to describe problems with memory or other aspects of cognition (thinking abilities), usually affecting people aged 60+. Crucially, MCI implies More…
15th July 2025
Definition(s) The diagnostic criteria for Functional Neurological Disorder, as stated in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5), are as follows: i) “One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function; ii) clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptoms and recognised neurological or medical conditions; iii) the symptom or deficit is not better More…
24th June 2025
Several years ago, I assessed Kayden, a professional footballer who had sustained a significant head injury whilst playing. I spoke with his coaches who reported their difficulties supporting him to comply with the medical advice, associated training plan and the protocols governing his return to competitive football; like many young people, Kayden saw himself as More…
5th June 2025
Written by Caitlin Thompson The complexities of rehabilitation after an acquired brain injury (ABI) and major disability are vast and it is known that managing the new physical, emotional, and cognitive changes can impact existing and future relationships (O’Keefe et al, 2020; McCabe et al, 2023). However, for some brain injury survivors who do not More…
22nd April 2025
For many readers, the background to the recent Court of Protection judgement1 by Justice Cobb will undoubtably have contained many recognisable features, including: a history of neurocognitive, psychiatric and family relationship difficulties the imperative, yet difficulty, of reconciling protection and empowerment capacity questions relating to a number of distinct, yet inter-related areas (such as decisions More…
17th April 2025
Dr Laura Meader, Clinical Neuropsychologist, April 2025 ‘ACT’ has been used as a talking therapy approach for several decades, and research findings suggest it can provide benefit for a wide variety of mental and physical health conditions that people experience. The ACT approach is considered a more modern form of the better-known Cognitive Behavioural Therapy More…
3rd January 2025
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia are two significant public health concerns, with recent psychological research providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between them. Understanding how TBI influences the risk of developing dementia is essential for developing preventive measures, targeted interventions, and comprehensive care strategies. Image by Milad Fakurian More…
2nd December 2024
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist In Part 1, we discussed what doomscrolling is and the psychological factors that make it so hard to stop. In Part 2 of The Hidden Dangers of Staying Informed, we’ll delve into how doomscrolling affects our well-being and share practical strategies to help you break the cycle of endless scrolling. More…
4th November 2024
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Image by Gilles Lambert via Unsplash. Have you ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling through an overwhelming stream of negative headlines, only to feel your anxiety levels rising with each passing minute? You’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as ‘doomscrolling’ (or sometimes ‘doomsurfing’), refers to the compulsive habit of consuming distressing More…