Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

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What’s in a breath? The simple science of breathing and mental wellness

Breathing is often a bodily function that is taken for granted. At…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

The worldwide decline in mental healthcare in our prisons is a huge human rights issue

Criminal justice system's worldwide are facing a crisis in inmate mental health.…

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PTSD and the healing power of art

As we destigmatise the experiences of those who live with PTSD, it…

Depression and anxiety increased over Christmas in UK almost reaching lockdown levels

New UCL research suggests nations mental health took huge decline over December…

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Releasing fear: how horror films can help to ease anxiety

Have you ever put a horror film on when you've been stressed…

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WHO self-help intervention effective in preventing poor mental health among refugees

2020 brought the highest number of displaced peoples worldwide, with more refugee…

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What does PTSD and anxiety look like in the brain?

The root of PTSD and anxious, avoidant or hyperresponsive symptoms in those…

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Blue Monday, SAD and tackling winter blues

Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and widely recognised as…

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‘Stop Abuse Together’ campaign launches as online child abuse reaches record levels

In light of staggering statistics by internet watchdog, Internet Watch Foundation, on…

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Weighing up the effectiveness and role of antidepressants in treatment

A study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin has explored the efficacy,…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian