Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindReflecting on the article about Prince Harry: Debunking the myth of “psychotherapy cult”If you fell off a bike, would you feel ashamed that you were hurting? And if this happened to your friend, would you judge them for seeking…Jan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindPost-holiday blues — the psychology of endings and new beginningsFeeling sad, apathetic, deflated, or irritable is not uncommon after a holiday period especially Christmas. And of course, there are many…Jan 19, 2023Jan 19, 2023
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindRituals, traditions and ceremonies — festive reflectionsWhen I was growing up, “Merry Christmas” (or “Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia” in Polish, where I am from), was the traditional way of…Jan 4, 2023Jan 4, 2023
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindWhy stress? How cortisol can be linked with depression in adolescentsLast year I wrote a blog on how early life stress can affect how our bodies work and how it can lead to feeling depressed.Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 2022
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindA Journey Through the Literature of Ukraine: From a pet penguin to a slice of cherry pieEastern European literature is close to my heart and a home for most of my favourite books. Singing to the song of “reading enriches the…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the Mind“The Iron Forest” — building the walls to scar the natureIf I could bring one thing from my hometown, it would be the fresh air of the conifers from “my” forest. This is the statement my friends…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the MindFalling out of depression — does psychological therapy reverse the biological changes in depression?A few months ago, I wrote a blog on how the experience of early life stress can, at times, lead to changes in our immune system and…Feb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the Mind“Behind the scenes” of adolescent depressionOne in seven adolescents worldwide experienced mental health difficulties in 2019, with depression being one of the leading causes of…Jun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021
Zuzanna ZajkowskainInspire the Mind“Planting” the science — from cannabis to immune systemWhen I think cannabis use, I can’t help but think about the stigma and controversy around it for the past few decades, the back and forth…Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
