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He’s Nuts! No, He’s A Genius!

The title for this blog comes from the mouth of one of my favourite stand-up comedians, Rich Hall.  (See him say those words live at the Apollo on YouTube from 6:31 to 7:40).  They came to my mind as I read an article about how creative minds ‘mimic schizophrenia’.  Apparently, high levels of creativity can be associated with mental illness and lead to it. Read more…

Knowledge is the Key: How to Learn and Study (Workshop)

Are you frustrated no one ever showed you how to learn?  This workshop will teach you the skills of study.  How do you ‘speed read’?  Are there writing conventions and guidelines? Read more…

The Politics of Depression

Politicians are taking notice of the impact on depression in the workplace and society.  And for once, their thinking seems smart to me.  Which is?  To start to tackle mental health issues at school age so there is a better chance of preventing depression from striking in the first place.

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