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17Oct

What Netflix's Beckham Tells Us About David and Victoria's Relationship

Camilla Nicholls

celebrity, couples, marriage, relationships, TV

Therapists

Netflix docuseries Beckham charts the ups and downs of legendary England footballer David Beckham's career. Psychotherapist Camilla Nicholls takes a look at what the show reveals about David and Victoria's marriage.
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27Jul

The Bravery and Power of Sinéad O'Connor

Louise Chunn

celebrity, CSA, PTSD

Mind

The death of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor is being connected to the PTSD she suffered following sexual and physical abuse as a child. She campaigned loudly for women's and children's rights in Ireland and internationally, but found it difficult to find peace in her own life writes Louise Chunn
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19Jul

What Would Freud Think of Cancel Culture?

Ana Mootoosamy

celebrity, culture, psychoanalysis, psychology, shame, society, technology

Therapists

Many careers are made and destroyed online, with the arrival of the phenomenon known as “cancel culture”. Psychotherapist Dr Ana Mootoosamy explains Sigmund Freud’s concept of the superego and how it might drive some of our online behaviour
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21Apr

Lewis Capaldi: "Tourette's Syndrome and Anxiety Were Taking Over My Life"

Claire de la Varre

anxiety, brain, celebrity, tourettessyndrome, TV

Therapists

Netflix's How I'm Feeling Now is an intimate portrait of Lewis Capaldi's struggles with anxiety and Tourette's Syndrome. Therapist Claire de la Varre, whose daughter has TS, explores common misconceptions about this condition
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17Jan

Has Prince Harry Damaged the Reputation of Therapy?

Louise Chunn

boundaries, celebrity, society, therapists

Mind

The media onslaught around Prince Harry's memoir Spare has included much discussion about therapy. Louise Chunn looks at the response of therapists in the media, and asks if Prince Harry's account will affect the public perception of seeking help for mental health and relationship issues
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09Nov

Elon Musk and Free Speech: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Ajay Khandelwal

celebrity, psychoanalysis, society

Therapists

Elon Musk has recently purchased Twitter, his views on free speech being a seemingly key motivator in his decision. Psychoanalytic psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal explores the difference between uncensored speech and free speech.
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24Oct

What Geena Davis Learned from Her ADHD Diagnosis

Louise Chunn

ADHD, celebrity, experienceoftherapy

Mind

Geena Davis, probably best known for her roles in Thelma and Louise and The Accidental Tourist was in London recently to promote her memoir Dying of Politeness. Interviewed by Louise Chunn, they discussed what happened when a therapist asked if she had ever been tested for ADHD.
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02Jun

Naomi Osaka, Mental Health and the Inner Game

Ajay Khandelwal

celebrity, depression, society, sport

Therapists

Grand Slam 2018 champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open this week, citing mental health issues. Psychotherapist Dr Ajay Khandelwal explores how success, guilt, pressure and depression might interplay.
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27Nov

Robin’s Wish: Documentary Explores Robin Williams' Last Days

Factual America

celebrity, dementia, suicide, TV

Mind

The tragic news of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams' death in 2014 was felt deeply by people the world over. Documentary Robin's Wish explores Williams' struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, which was only diagnosed after his death.
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26May

Tony Slattery and the Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma

Alice McGurran

abuse, addiction, alcohol, bipolar, celebrity, childhood, CSA, trauma, TV

Mind

What's the Matter with Tony Slattery? is an exploration into the complexity of mental health issues. The documentary follows Slattery as he tries to understand his mental health: what is at the root of his long-term struggles?
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