A panic attack is a dramatic false alarm clanging in body and mind. Recognising this is the first step to dialling it down. Christian authored this Psyche Guide in July.
How to cope with a panic attack
How to politely and productively disagree
In an age of Brexit, Trump and Covid-19, disagreements can feel acute. But are there ways to make the debate more civil – and more useful? Christian authored this article for BBC Worklife in October.
Resilience: What it is and how to build it
In September, Christian had the cover feature for BBC Science Focus about what we can learn from people who’ve been through adversity and come through stronger than before.
What pop psychology gets wrong
Christian has written a feature article for BBC Science Focus on what pop psychology gets wrong, covering the chemical imbalance theory of mental illness, the notion that firstborns make great leaders, plus much more.
How to read more books
Christian’s latest Guide for Psyche magazine features an interview with James Clear, among others.
How to think smart about your downtime – new article for 99U.com
Christian has published a new article at 99U, Adobe’s magazine for creative professionals. With the right approach, your downtime can reap benefits for your career and optimize your work life.
Why is psychology so popular? Christian interviewed by Psychology Today
Christian was interviewed by Marianna Pogosyan for her Between Cultures blog at Psychology Today.
We Can Learn A Surprising Amount From Our Failures – new BBC article
Failure is often seen as a source of shame. But if we studied and shared our failures, we could learn a lot from them – Christian’s latest article for BBC Worklife.
How To Have A Safe Psychedelic Trip – new Guide for Psyche
An increasing number of studies suggest psychedelic trips can have life-altering benefits. For Christian’s latest Psyche Guide, he spoke to four experts to find out how to try the drugs safely. (Note: outside of a research context, psychedelic drugs are illegal in most jurisdictions.)
New BBC article on remote work and personality
Introverts might be best placed to adapt to the sudden switch to greater remote work. Christian’s latest article for BBC WorkLife.
