The following article appeared as part of a three piece feature in the immediate aftermath of the UK’s ‘Brexit’ referendum in June 2016. We reproduce it today in the aftermath of Donald […]
The Fascination of What’s Difficult
Angela Gilchrist reflects on the coronation of Theresa May as Prime Minister Britain’s new Prime Minister, Theresa May, is confronted by a great many challenges, Brexit being just one. But […]
Tony Blair – A tragic hero?
Angela Gilchrist The release of this week’s damning Chilcot report means the ghosts of the war in Iraq may never be laid to rest. Much despised since his decision to […]
Brittle England
In the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, three psychologists reflect on complacency, emotional decision-making and how we might reconcile.
Podcast: The Psychology of Brexit
John McGowan, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss the psychology of the forthcoming UK referendum on membership of the European Union. Note: This podcast was recorded before the tragic […]
Politics, hearts and minds
In the aftermath of the election Maggie Gibbons muses on loss, acceptance and mindfulness without navel gazing. I initially wrote this blog for https://dayinthelifemh.org.uk/, a project which clusters together the experiences […]
Cognitive impairment and voting: the capacity to be heard
The upcoming election is an opportunity for the population to have their say in the future running of the country. We live in a democracy and the right to vote […]
Is supporting populist political parties a mental disorder?
It’s just over a month until the UK general election and many Brits seem to have lost trust in their traditional politicos. Whether it’s the UK Independence Party (UKIP) scapegoating […]