The Psychologist, July 2007

Oliver James argues that cross-cultural differences in emotional distress stem from a country’s governance.

Stephen Joseph takes a look at psychology, social injustice and mental health, from a community psychology perspective.

The Midlands Psychology Group questions whether Lord Layard’s focus is all wrong. Perhaps unhappiness is one of our most precious assets?

David Giles on the implications of the quest for health information online.

Pam Maras writes.

Moira Coates on her life as a work psychologist.

Jack Nissan, winner in the undergraduate category of our Student Writer Competition, on surprising findings surrounding the memory of people with Alzheimer’s. Samuel R. Nyman, winner in the postgraduate category, on ways of preventing falls in older people without creating a stigma.

Pam Maras writes.

Including Christian Jarrett on psychological implications of the smoking ban.

Including more on the diagnosis debate, and the impact of TV on child development.

Including EuroPsy.

Harriet Gross and Jill Owen write.