Judith Johnson PhD

Building psychological resilience 1: How to enhance self-esteem

Building psychological resilience 1: How to enhance self-esteem
What is resilience? As discussed in an earlier post, there are a number of definitions of resilience, but it’s generally used to describe an ability that some people demonstrate to withstand the negative impact of… View Post

What is psychological resilience?

What is psychological resilience?
What do we mean when we use the word ‘resilience’? It’s widely accepted that when we talk about ‘resilience’ or ‘psychological resilience’, we are referring to an ability that some people show to withstand or… View Post

What are parents’ experiences when their baby is diagnosed with a limb difference? Our study

What are parents’ experiences when their baby is diagnosed with a limb difference? Our study
What is dysmelia? Dysmelia is a group of rare diseases involving  limb differences. Rare diseases are those which affect less than 1 in 2000 people, but around 8000 rare diseases exist altogether and over 50… View Post

Four reasons why we need healthcare research (or, why common sense is not enough)

Four reasons why we need healthcare research (or, why common sense is not enough)
[Authored by Olivia Johnson, Alice Dunning and Judith Johnson] Healthcare research can feel out of touch and out of step with clinical demands and priorities. It’s usually a slow process, often riddled with delays, and… View Post

5 Ways That Your Doctor’s Wellbeing is Important to You

5 Ways That Your Doctor’s Wellbeing is Important to You
[Authored by Louise Hall & Judith Johnson] The NHS is rarely out of the headlines. Stories of growing waiting lists, breached targets and funding concerns abound. Some coverage has also considered the impact of these… View Post