Prof Ewan Gillon: How to deal with the most common causes of stress for men
Professor Ewan Gillon, chartered psychologist and clinical director of First Psychology Aberdeen discusses stress in men for Stress Awareness Month.
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George R Mitchell: Time to leave and summing up
I’d been to this refugee camp in Gaza a couple of days previously, and even inside this very house. Muhammad, one of Rami’s guys, is related to Shadi and his family who live here. And I’d been invited back by Shadi to share a meal with him. Feeling guilty about eating what may be precious food, I was told: “Its OK, Shadi has a job, don’t worry, you’re not taking their last food.”
George R Mitchell: Strawberries, an Imam and an Israeli drone
At certain times each day, it was just Rami and me, but we were always at some point joined by others he knew. A great bunch of guys who I got to know well.
George R Mitchell: An oasis of calm and tranquillity in Gaza
This was supposed to be a column all about fishermen, but I’ve simply got to let you know about this instead . . .
Neil Skene: Catching the eye but remember; there’s no I in Team
Well you will gather from the title I’ve done lots of business training.
Prof Ewan Gillon: De-clutter your life to de-clutter your mind
Professor Ewan Gillon, chartered psychologist and clinical director of First Psychology Aberdeen, discusses the benefits of de-cluttering your life to boost mental health.
WALKING INTO THE GAZA STRIP
Fascinated by the lives of others, George R Mitchell gets under the skin of a country, often uncovering the dark corners of culture, politics and people. He now has 25 years of off-grid travel and 85 countries under his belt, and he’s in no mood to stop just yet...
Prof Ewan Gillon: Understanding eating disorders – do I have a problem with body image?
It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder.
George R Mitchell: Whose land is it really?
I was based in the West Bank, Palestine, where there’s been an increase in violence over the past few months.
Neil Skene: Our parents were the real green generation
With January now over, I am looking forward to a good 2018.
Smartphones are not smart, and social media is neither sociable nor is it media
Note to self while writing this column: George, be very careful not to offend the majority of people who read this, as most will have smartphones and use social media to some extent.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Do we believe everything that we read about Donald Trump?
Do we believe everything that we read about Donald Trump?
Professor Ewan Gillon: Feeling lonely? You are not alone
We’ve said goodbye to the festive season and most of us are now settling back into our usual routine.
Neil Skene: A phone call this Christmas Day could be the most important one you make
The festive season can be chaotic, and for some, a simple ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’ text or social media post is all they can come up with to show they are thinking of friends and family.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Taking control of the “Wild West” of social media
The Scottish Law Commission has launched an attempt to introduce more control over the ‘Wild West’ of social media, where anything no longer goes.
Prof Ewan Gillon: How to combat the pressure of having the ‘perfect Christmas’
The festive season may bring with it the joys of good food, gift-giving, and spending time with the family but it is also a time where many people feel stressed and under pressure to have the ‘perfect Christmas’.
Prof Ewan Gillon: How can we support men this Movember?
Movember is here which means over the next few weeks you might start to notice a huge number of the city’s male population sporting moustaches.
Neil Skene: Blind dating a festival of fun
I was fascinated to learn of a special dating event being held in Aberdeen for adults with learning difficulties.
Prof Ewan Gillon: How ADHD affects the whole family
Most commonly diagnosed in children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a condition whereby the individual suffers from restlessness and may struggle to concentrate.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Are you addicted to your mobile phone?
The UK is now a ‘smartphone society,’ with over 80% of the population having access to one.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? You might be the invisible patient
There are a huge number of experiences and emotions people go through when living with Alzheimer’s.
HJC Styling: Top autumn trends to brighten up your wardrobe
With a new season comes the introduction of a new colour palette to brighten up your wardrobes.
Neil Skene: Why improvisation is the name of the game
September is here already and I completed my first ever Aberdeen half marathon.
How to embrace a more exciting work wardrobe
With the summer holidays over and the children back to school it’s time to get back to the 9-5.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Why social media can be good for teenagers
Recently parents have once again been warned about their children’s use of social media.
How you can help your child transition smoothly to secondary school
Starting secondary school can be a huge source of anxiety for children and their parents.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Have recent events put you more on edge?
Following the recent terror attacks that have taken place in the UK and the dreadful Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, some of us may be feeling a heightened sense of anxiety about our own safety and that of our loved ones.
Neil Skene: When you get your left and right wrong…
Now we are in the heart of the so-called summer - tennis, cricket and the start of football again - I am regularly asked about blind people and co-ordination.
How men suffer from depression differently to women
It is reported that only 25% of people suffering from depression are men but in reality the number is most likely to be a lot higher.
The four items you need to have in your holiday suitcase this summer
With the summer holidays approaching, it is easy to get carried away preparing your summer wardrobe especially if you have booked that sought-after holiday in the sun.
Neil Skene: Join me on the start line for the Great Aberdeen Run
Well after mentioning my running last month, many people have asked how I manage this, some wondered if Rumba accompanied me.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: If trolls get their way, we could end up with no female politicians
Social media offers us the possibility of direct communication with politicians.