Articles by Emma Kilburn

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

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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