Anonymous - Year 12 Student Editor’s note: A Year 12 student who wishes to remain anonymous writes here in response to the thought-provoking psychology essay title set for the New College of the Humanities essay competition, 2021. ‘Discuss the sources of mental health issues in the modern world’ – what are your thoughts on this important issue? CPD The … Continue reading Mental health issues in the modern world
Category: Psychology
What is schizophrenia?
Jakub - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 student and aspirant medic Jakub writes here about schizophrenia for the GSAL Science Magazine. This is Jakub's third publication in The GSAL Journal; you can read more from Jakub here. CPD The basics of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a serious and lifelong chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects … Continue reading What is schizophrenia?
Neurodegeneration
Jakub - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 student Jakub writes here for the GSAL Science Magazine on the serious issue of neurodegeneration, the progressive decline in the structure and function of neurons in the human body. Neurodegeneration lies behind serious incurable diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Creutzfeldt-Jakob. CPD [Featured image: Human brain. … Continue reading Neurodegeneration
Podcast: The Psychology Podcast
Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor The Psychology Podcast https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/ The Psychology Podcast provides fascinating insights into the mind, brain, behaviour and creativity. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman probes the minds of fellow psychologists, researchers, neuroscientists and more to dig deep into how we operate psychologically. Episodes like “Learning How to Learn”, “What It’s Like to Be … Continue reading Podcast: The Psychology Podcast