Articles by Emma Kilburn

03Nov

Mirror Images: How Body Dysmorphia Distorts Reality

Emma Kilburn

BDD, body, bodydysmorphicdisorder, bodyimage

Mind

Body dysmorphic disorder can entail a disabling preoccupation on some aspect of physical appearance. Emma Kilburn, who lives with BDD, shares the research findings that show how this condition distorts sufferers' perception.
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04Jul

Is There a Relationship Between Narcissism and Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Emma Kilburn

BDD, body, bodydysmorphicdisorder, bodyimage, childhood, narcissism

Mind

In psychoanalytic terms, narcissism can develop as a defence against early rejection. Emma Kilburn considers where this definition of narcissism overlaps with her experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
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24Aug

My Experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Emma Kilburn

body, bodyimage, self, society

Mind

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterised by persistent and disruptive preoccupation with one of more aspects of your appearance. Emma Kilburn shares her own experience of BDD.
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05Mar

All Zoomed Out: The Psychological Toll of Video Calls

Emma Kilburn

coronavirus, psychology, technology, wellbeing

Mind

You're likely to have spent more time than ever looking at screens this last year, as work and socialising has all moved online in lockdown. Trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores the psychological and emotional toll this can take.
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03Dec

Why Can Social Media Have Such a Negative Effect On Us?

Emma Kilburn

psychology, socialmedia

Mind

Social media, for better and worse, is a part of most of our lives. Trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores two psychological theories that explain why social media is addictive and potentially harmful.
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05Nov

What It's Like to Bump Into Your Therapist in Person

Emma Kilburn

experienceoftherapy

Mind

Therapists are unlikely to disclose information about their private lives to their clients, so what happens when you unexpectedly bump into your therapist in person? Client and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn shares her experience
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21Sep

Why Are We So Addicted to Social Media?

Emma Kilburn

addiction, psychology, socialmedia, society, technology

Mind

Social media has an undeniable presence in most of our lives – but why do we find it so addictive? Teacher and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores three different psychological theories to explain why we're hooked.
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22May

The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Crash Course in Accepting Uncertainty?

Emma Kilburn

coronavirus, self, society, uncertainty

Mind

Life may feel more uncertain than ever at the moment, but, then again, life is always perhaps less certain than we like to believe. Teacher and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn offers 5 ways to manage anxiety related to lockdown uncertainty
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15May

Why is Happiness So Hard to Find?

Emma Kilburn

experienceoftherapy, self, selfcompassion, society

Soul

It can be difficult to appreciate what we have when society teaches us to aim for more. Emma Kilburn shares her experience of moving towards self-compassion
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28Jan

Envy and FOMO on Social Media: How to Escape the Cycle

Emma Kilburn

anxiety, envy, jealousy, socialmedia, society

Mind

Emma Kilburn explores the cost of heavy social media use, in particular how it inspires feelings of envy and dissatisfaction
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19Dec

How Are Therapists Portrayed On TV?

Emma Kilburn

therapists, therapy, TV

Mind

Long-term therapy client Emma Kilburn looks at three recent TV shows, each with therapy at the centre: Hang Ups, Women on the Verge, and Wanderlust
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