On being sober curious and cutting down on alcohol
Mark was interviewed as an expert on psychology by nutrition giant Huel on the phenomenon of being ‘sober curious’ – what it means and how to take control of your relationship with alcohol.
Depersonalisation as a anxiety response in the context of shopping
Mark was asked to provide comment to lifestyle publication Stylist on how severe social anxiety can lead to the phenomenon of depersonalisation when shopping.
Putting down roots is hard and in our heads, we can idealise anywhere
Mark provided comment for The Guardian’s column ‘Ask Annalisa Barbieri’ as an expert contributor on a reader’s question relating to to whether she should move uproot her family and move back to a place where she briefly lived but felt very alive.
How small stresses can add up to overwhelm us
Mark quoted in news.co.uk in his capacity as a spokesperson for the professional body for psychotherapy – The UKCP – on how small (micro) stresses can accumulate throughout the day leaving us feeling overwhelmed.
How Generation Z is politically divided into two extreme positions
Mark was interviewed by the Expresso newspaper – a broadsheet in Portugal – on how Generation Z is polarised in their views compared to previous generations and how this is reflected in the extreme political positions they adopt.
Habits that can make us feel happier
Mark quoted in news.co.uk in his capacity as a spokesperson for the professional body for psychotherapy – The UKCP – on simple but effective habits that can help us feel calmer and more content.
Managing the complexities of family at Christmas
Mark was asked to contribute to a feature piece in Woman & Home magazine on managing complex family dynamics during the potentially volatile Christmas period.
On hope in the field of mental health
Mark was asked to contribute to a feature in the printed version of Red Magazine on the state of mental health and why there is hope with more and more people taking responsibility for seeking out support including psychotherapy. Article published in the January 2024 edition.
How Gen Z may be the new face of Western conservatism
Mark was asked to contribute to an article in The New Statesman on how Gen Z may be one of the most risk adverse, and as a result conservative, generations in many years and how their experiences of childhood – notably the pandemic – may have shaped this outlook.
On the need to slow down
Mark provided comment to inews.co.uk on why slowing down is paradoxically the fastest way to get things done.
Why are women who don’t smile judged harshly?
Mark was asked by HuffPost to provide comment on why we collectively judge women harshly who don’t smile regularly.
Succeeding at sober October
Mark provided comment to inews.co.uk on giving up alcohol for October – Sober October.
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