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Department of Psychology

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Benefits of physical activities for mental health

We know physical activity is good for our mental health – so why are we ignoring the evidence?

Dr Claire Wicks

25 August 2022

Podcast

The Louder Than Words Podcast: Being Kinder Being Human

The Louder Than Words Podcast: Being Kinder Being Human

Louder Than Words looks at how kindness can transform lives. We speak to Professor Gina Reinhardt from the Department of Government at the University of Essex, Dr Gillian Sandstrom from the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, and journalist and broadcaster Anna Jones author of Divide.

Professor Gina Reinhardt, Professor Jules Pretty

21 April 2022

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Essex Love Stories: Brogan and Mike

Essex Love Stories: Brogan and Mike

Stories of the graduates who came out of Essex with more than just a degree

Alumni team

04 February 2022

Podcast

My Body, Many Images - Louder Than Words Podcast

My Body, Many Images - Louder Than Words Podcast

What is the impact of our perception of our own body? How does it impact our wellbeing? How does our understanding of our body differ across cultures and change over time? Psychology researcher Dr Helge Gilmeister and art historian Dr Matt Lodder join Professor Jules Pretty.

Dr Matt Lodder, Dr Helge Gilmeister, Professor Jules Pretty

27 January 2022

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How mental representations of our body determine our sense of self

How mental representations of our body determine our sense of self

Dr Helge Gillmeister from our Department of Psychology discusses how mental representations of our body determine our sense of self - how we feel and think about ourselves as persons with inherent worth and the capacity to shape the world around us.

Dr Helge Gilmeister

27 January 2022

Podcast

The Babylab, children and nature

The Babylab, children and nature

Baby and child development are the focus of the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast. Professor Jules Pretty looks at the work of the Babylab at the University of Essex, how it helps us understand the development of children and reflects on the impact of nature on children throughout their development. He speaks to Dr Maria Filippetti and Dr Silvia Rigato from the Department of Psychology and Dr Jo Barton from the School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences.

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti, Professor Jules Pretty

16 December 2021

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The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti

16 December 2021

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Psychological support through angling

Psychological support through angling

Breaking out of the ivory tower

Dr Nick Cooper

08 April 2020

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Will COVID-19 make families stronger?

Will COVID-19 make families stronger?

Relationships expert, Dr Veronica Lamarche, from the Department of Psychology, explores what impact COVID-19 could have on the family.

Dr Veronica Lamarche

31 March 2020

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The research impact agenda: driven by suspicion?

The research impact agenda: driven by suspicion?

Public engagement and failure

Dr Geoff Cole

13 February 2020

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