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Simon McCarthy-Jones

Simon McCarthy-Jones is associate professor in clinical psychology and neuropsychology at Trinity College Dublin

Does Trump understand the dangers of weaponised humiliation?

Nothing gets our hackles up more than being told that we have no choice over something – so advertisers are cashing in

How the 'Braveheart effect' is being used to manipulate freedom

If the syndrome is indeed in ‘breakdown’ then scientists must rally to identify the resulting fragments with a focus on those affected

Why the concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end

Health & Families

Sensing the dead is perfectly normal – and often helpful

An new interview for technique aims to treat those who hear voices by asking two key questions: “Who do the voices represent?”, and “What problems do the voices represent?”

Health & Families

Two simple questions that have changed the way people hear inner voice