It’s a simple law of physics, that a pendulum swinging one way has to eventually come swinging right back the other way. So is the case with the debate over screen-time, gaming, smart-phones and other forms and uses of technology. So far we have heard plenty about why it is bad for children (and adults), and recently the WHO announced that “gaming disorder” will officially be added to it’s list of diseases. As predicted, we are now swinging back the other way, with some exper

The Personal I remember the first time I heard the phrases -A thought is just a thought- and -Don't believe everything you think-. Those of you who have as adults sat in front of a piano for the very first time and tried playing it using both hands at the same time understand exactly how I felt. It was one of those rare moments in which you become painfully aware of the fact that your brain is made up of two hemispheres, and that connecting them takes effort. I thought, what

Our fast-paced world sees us constantly facing change, which is often down to the speed with which information moves thanks to #Technology. The day-to-day adaptability that is required of us is hard enough, but it's those big life moves that can really throw us off-track. Whether it's moving into a new job, changing apartments, or changing countries, these transitions can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds, all the more so because what we tend to focus on is the logistics-

For millennia, wise men and women have been arguing over the duality of the mind and body, Rene Descartes being the most famous philosopher to proclaim that they are, in fact, separate entities. Today, those of us in the mental health and wellness field accept and insist that they are indivisible, and in this old post from my BeACKO&N Facebook page I explore that connectivity, inspired by the complex work of artist Dustin Yellin. "The human body is the best picture of the hum