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.
How To Tell Your Boss About Your Depression
Unlike physical illness, mental illnesses like depression are not visible. It is relatively easy to tell your boss that you need a few days off because you are down with flu, but telling them you need some time off to deal with a depressive episode can be very tricky. Telling those close to you is […]
7 Everyday Tips To Help You Overcome Depression
Depression, as an illness, does not discriminate. The number of people suffering depression continues to rise from year to year. While awareness of the condition is much improved, there is still a high percentage of patients who could not access much-needed treatment. There are just not enough resources to cope with the rising demand. In […]
5 Best Nootropics: Review & Buyer’s Guide
The hype surrounding nootropics and smart drugs has been inescapable in recent years. Almost all of us looking for a competitive edge at work or school have now heard about this class of mind-boosting supplements and their potential benefits in improving cognition, memory, and creativity. As with many hyped supplements, questions remain regarding the quality […]
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 […]