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Psychologists are developing a clearer understanding of schizophrenia

The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why

Some mental health professionals believe that 'psychosis spectrum disorder' is a better description of a problem that has for too long been written off as untreatable

Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?

There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience

The importance of speaking to help with reading

How building your child’s spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read

Hearing a word makes reading it later easier, eye-tracking research has shown

Psychologists are increasingly interested in the role of the gut in mental health

The brain and the gut talk to each other: fixing one could help the other

Talk therapy can help those with chronic gastrointestinal conditions

Smartphone apps help those with brain injuries, and everyone else’s memory too

Research suggests apps simply free our minds to focus on other things - rather than making our memories lazier

Several psychological approaches may help address trolling

How empathy can make or break a troll

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently announced he had quit Twitter because he was sick of internet trolls. While this high-profile example shows the effects of antisocial online behaviour, it hides an alarming statistic. In one online poll over a quarter of Americans admitted to having engaged in trolling at some point. Now new research into the…