Tom Andrews BSc
Tom Andrews BSc is the editor of MentalWellnessToday.com. He devotes his time to psychology and mental health research and also enjoys climbing, hiking, and team sports. Tom is a contributor to several other highly regarded health magazines and blogs.
7 Natural Supplements For Anxiety (Backed By Science)
Stress and anxiety are extremely prevalent across the world, and the problem appears to be particularly bad in developed countries. We often blame these feelings on the demands of our challenging and busy modern lifestyles. However, anxiety can be detrimental to our lives in more ways than one. Everyone experiences anxiety at times, but when […]
How the brain responds when our beliefs are challenged
This chart shows how likely people are to change their beliefs, with 0 being the least. Source: ‘Neural correlates of maintaining one’s political beliefs in the face of counterevidence’ (USC/Nature) A recent study suggests that people do indeed hold onto political views more stubbornly than other beliefs, even when presented with information to the contrary. […]
Struggling to stick with exercise? A change in mindset might be needed
New research published in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Public Health suggests that a shift in mindset may be the secret to maintaining a consistent exercise schedule. The problem is an all too common one: you’ve read the headlines imploring you to be more physically active, and you mentally prepare yourself for a new exercise kick. […]
Cannabis compound may offer hope to schizophrenia sufferers
A promising trial has identified a possible new schizophrenia treatment, by testing the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on rats. The results of the study suggest CBD may have a beneficial effect on the cognitive impairment and social withdrawal commonly associated with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is believed to affect around 1.1% of the adult population globally. Many […]