19th April 2023
Written by JJ Wellock, Assistant Psychologist Have you ever found yourself saying, “that felt like it went so slowly”? Or “How is it already Spring? It will be Christmas again before we know it” (sorry!) – you wouldn’t be the only one having these thoughts. Time is an abstract concept which has often been referred More…
3rd April 2023
Written by Cian Hancock. This may look like somewhat of a familiar blog post, but leaving this review on such an incredible book is one that I couldn’t resist! “Nicky is sure it is all his fault and he can’t even remember what he was doing…” “Uncertainty swamps me as I move closer, not More…
24th March 2023
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…
4th February 2023
Book Review Walker-Brown, H. (2022). A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, sport and Sacrifice. Hodder & Stoughton General Division: London. ISBN: 9781529348064 As I lifted Pauline’s brain out of its jar of aldehyde and held it apprehensively, I was suddenly struck by the mass of contradictions in my cupped hands; convoluted but beautifully simple; compact but immense; More…
19th January 2023
At 14-years of age Molly Russell died following an act of self-harm in November 2017. The conclusion of the inquest into Molly’s death has brought internet safety and the potential exposure to harmful content online sharply into focus; in particular, the need legislative change has become inescapable. Photo by Daria Nepriakhina 🇺🇦 on Unsplash Molly More…
29th November 2022
Written by Caitlin Thompson, Assistant Psychologist. On 24th November 2022, Richard, Laura, and Caitlin from the Psychology Chartered team attended a conference in Bristol hosted by Enable Law and 3Hub on the importance of professional collaboration when working with complex clients involved in litigation. The diverse speakers and audience included solicitors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, More…
14th November 2022
Written by Cian Hancock. UK Defence recently announced that it will be doubling its spending, meaning that the military is on track to grow over the next 8 years (Ministry of Defence, 2021a). With research showing that veteran mental health support especially for those navigating their way back to civilian life may not always be More…
31st October 2022
Written by Ellie Sullivan, Assistant Psychologist. In part one of this two-part blog, we explored the current prevalence of depression globally as well as in the UK. We considered the causes of depression as well as the correlation between the Covid-19 pandemic and a rise in depression cases. We discussed widely used treatments for depression More…
19th October 2022
By Jo Johnson, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Author ‘Surviving Her’ is a fast-paced domestic suspense informed by my work as a clinical psychologist. The novel combines engaging, complex characters with a fast-moving plot to explore several psychological themes. Grief, childhood neglect, power, loss and guilt are all interwoven into the drama. However, the central thread through More…
30th September 2022
Written by Oliva Fretwell, Assistant Psychologist. Eleanor Longden, survivor and founder of the Hearing Voices Network, used this phrase in 2012 which captured the state of the mental health industry. This reflected her own mental health battle, and the immense turmoil, mistreatment, and stigma that she, alongside millions of others, had to endure. After Eleanor More…