Articles by Graham Johnston

12Sep

Depression Isn’t Caused by Low Serotonin. So, Do We Ditch Antidepressants?

Graham Johnston

antidepressants, brain, depression, neuroscience

Therapists

Recent research from UCL presented that there was no clear evidence that low serotonin levels cause depression. Does this mean antidepressants are useless? Not necessarily, argue psychotherapists Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton.
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02Mar

It's Normal to Feel Anxious About Ukraine: How to Protect Yourself from Overwhelm

Graham Johnston

anxiety, politics, society, uncertainty

Therapists

The rapidly changing situation in Ukraine understandably provokes anxiety, sadness, anger and fear. Therapists Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton offer advice to help you protect yourself from anxiety overwhelm.
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28Jun

Like Bennifer, Why Do We Struggle to Find and Keep the Right Partner?

Graham Johnston

attachment, childhood, identity, parenting, self

Therapists

Our attachment style, laid down in childhood, affects our relationships into adulthood. Therapists Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton explore what it takes to have a successful relationship.
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02Jun

Why Therapy is More Than Just a Safe Space

Graham Johnston

society, therapisttips

Therapists

Mental health problems affect not just someone's day-to-day life but also their chance of developing other serious illnesses. Therapists Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton explore the vital role therapy can play in recovery and relief.
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14Apr

What's the Downside of Empathy?

Graham Johnston

compassion, emotions, empathy, therapy

Therapists

We think of empathy as a positive human emotion, and it's at the core of therapy, but does it have any downsides? Therapist Graham Johnston explores whether there is an alternative
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