Judith Johnson PhD

Five ways to beat the January blues

Five ways to beat the January blues
I hate January. It’s dark, it’s cold and Christmas is over. I’ve gained Christmas weight and am distinctly poorer than I was in December. I sorely miss the Christmas decorations and feel robbed of the… View Post

Top healthcare and psychology podcasts from 2019

Top healthcare and psychology podcasts from 2019
2019 was the year I discovered podcasts. I’m not alone – it’s estimated that there are currently 800 000 podcasts, an increase of 250 000 since the middle on 2018. Here, I share some of my… View Post

Is psychology a sexist discipline? Reflections on The Patient Gloria

Is psychology a sexist discipline? Reflections on The Patient Gloria
In 1964, Gloria Szymanski was recruited by her therapist, Everett Shostrom, to take part in a series of films demonstrating psychotherapy. Shostrom also recruited three leading psychotherapists: Carl Rogers, creator of ‘person-centred therapy’ (widely known… View Post

Healthcare workforce crisis: Why are so many staff leaving the NHS?

Healthcare workforce crisis: Why are so many staff leaving the NHS?
The NHS has a healthcare workforce crisis. It is estimated that 40,000 nursing and midwifery posts currently stand vacant – enough to fill Hong Kong Stadium. Furthermore, 68% of junior doctors report that staffing gaps… View Post

Four tips for building psychological resilience

Four tips for building psychological resilience
Life is often stressful. These stresses can come in all shapes and sizes, from the burden of financial debt to the hassle of a fender-bender; from the heartache of a sick parent to the irritation… View Post