

humour & coping with Trump
Reading this recent article got me thinking about how important humour can be as a coping response. We do live in extraordinary...


supporting mental health in football
I'm very proud to be involved professionally in this brand new initiative, launched at Hampden Park, Glasgow at the end of August. A...


Dear Alcohol....,
How commonly do we turn to drink to help us with our problems? I'm sure many readers will be able to relate to this on some level. From...
I had a black dog, his name was depression
A powerful clip. The theme of the black dog captures the essence of depression. People who have suffered with depression often talk about...


terrorism, religion & psychology
I watched events unfold in Paris last week with a combination of dismay, disgust and horror. I’m sure we all did. There was a surreal...


World Mental Health Day 2014
Today, October 10th 2014, is World Mental Health Day. This is an annual event to raise awareness, promote effective treatments, and...


Scotland referendum: long dark nights of the soul ahead for the losers
It's been a rollercoaster – and with unprecedented levels of political engagement, the psychological impact will be huge. Guardian...


identity & the Scottish independence debate…
These are historic times for Scotland, and the people of the United Kingdom. Depending on our views, opinions and beliefs, we will be...


depression & Robin Williams
This morning, I was deeply saddened to read about the death of the US comedian and actor, Robin Williams, in an apparent suicide. I was...


Brazil's painful journey from romanticism to humiliation
‘Wow’, is all I can say. I, like most of the rest of the football watching public, have been completely blown away by the match, team...