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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Dr Vivienne Lewis

Dr Vivienne Lewis

How to unwind: advice from a psychologist

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to ourselves first and take the time to properly unwind and how to do it.

Get moving for your mental health

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the vital role exercise and physical movement plays in keeping our minds healthy and happy.

Body image in young people – how do we help them?

Body image refers to a person’s perception of their body, and our attitudes and feelings towards it.

Sick of being sick? How to cope psychologically when you’re not well

Feeling fed up when you're sick? Dr Vivienne Lewis gives you some hints on how to feel mentally okay when your body is unwell.

The psychological importance of celebrating birthdays

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to consider the wants of our loved ones and friends when celebrating their birthdays.

How to support someone going through domestic violence

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains how to support a loved one who may be experience a domestically violent relationship.

The psychological benefits of volunteering

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains how volunteering and helping others can positively impact our own wellbeing and boost our mood.

The psychological benefits of being single

This is for all those single people out there experiencing pity from partnered friends, constantly being set up or asked why they’re single.

The psychology of being a mother

When a woman becomes a mother, it is a psychologically transformative experience and her life often changes in ways she never expected.

Preparing for SAD this winter

SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a depressive mental health condition that occurs for some people during the winter months.

How to spot your friendship soulmate

Notice I said friendship soulmate? When we think of what a soulmate is we often think of it in a romantic sense, but I want to talk here about those friends we...

Busting the myths on ageing

There are a lot of myths out there about ageing and older people, so let’s bust a few of them.
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