Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindEmpowering Parents and Children to Strengthen Their ConnectionWelcome to the fourth week of our Maternal Mental Health series. This week I wanted to bring you the perspective of professionals in the…7 min read·Nov 3, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindOccupational therapy for mothers struggling with their mental healthLearning what the Mother and Baby Unit is like and how do occupational therapists work with mothers and their babies6 min read·Nov 2, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindSinging for Postnatal Depression: The SHAPER-PND study protocolAn estimated 13% of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression, with symptoms including fatigue, sadness, low mood and insomnia.5 min read·Sep 15, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindAt the Back of Your Mind: The #mentalhealth podcastWe were on the way out of the final UK lockdown when a group of young female scientists (spoiler alert, us!), already writing and editing…4 min read·Sep 8, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindYoga is not “woo-woo” anymore: yoga can reduce inflammation, according to researchThe online space allows for easy access to health information, which may not always be from the most reputable sources. It doesn’t take…5 min read·May 5, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindThis Is Going to Hurt — but shouldn’t have to: an interview with Dr Ally JaffeeI am a postdoctoral researcher on arts and health and a writer for InSPIre the Mind. Last year, I interviewed Dr Simon Ruffell on…7 min read·Mar 7, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindThe Comfort Book by Matt Haig: A hug in 260 pagesWhen I picked up The Comfort Book this summer, at an unremarkable Waterstones in Gatwick Airport, I had very high expectations.3 min read·Feb 9, 2022----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindWe can all learn from each other: how opening the doors for exchange can benefit us working in Arts…A few weeks ago, I attended the Arts & Health collaborative workshop at the Southbank Centre in London. As an academic health researcher in…5 min read·Nov 8, 2021--1--1
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindCOVID-19 vaccine uptake in the UK — can we blame vaccine hesitancy?COVID vaccination programmes are underway all over the world. The UK government, somewhat controversially, was well stocked up with…5 min read·Jul 23, 2021----
Carolina EstevaoinInspire the MindAyahuasca, magic mushrooms and psychiatry: an interview with Dr. Simon RuffellPsychedelics, plant medicine and ceremonies in the Amazon jungle — could this be the future of psychiatry? Ayahuasca, a brew of plants…8 min read·Jan 13, 2021----