Health / Psychology
Articles about Psychology, ordered by date. 
The self-help myth
The state is in retreat. So guess who’s in charge? Why you, of course. At least that’s what the dominant political rhetoric from Right and Left would have us believe, argues Neil Vallelly.
The personality crisis
As growth-driven consumer culture spurs on planetary destruction, why don’t we spring into action? Psychologist John F Schumaker situates a frightening erosion of human personality at the heart of the problem.
The demoralized mind
John F Schumaker asks how we can treat our sick culture and make ourselves well.
The fear of ‘not enough to go round’
Global inequality lies at the root of our anxiety over migrants, says Bridget Anderson.
Dying for the things we love
Consumer culture is collective insanity and driving us to destruction, says clinical psychologist John F Schumaker.
Articles in this category displayed as a table:
| Article title | From magazine | Publication date |
|---|---|---|
| The self-help myth | The fight for clean air | May, 2020 |
| The personality crisis | The dirt on waste | November, 2018 |
| The demoralized mind | Last stand - Saving the world's forests | April, 2016 |
| The fear of ‘not enough to go round’ | Humanity adrift: why refugees deserve better | January, 2016 |
| Dying for the things we love | Mental health | May, 2012 |
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