If you've been cured of a phobia, say of spiders, and finally made your peace with the hairy-legged beasties in real life - why might you then start having vivid nightmares about them?
Following an email plea for an explanation of this mystery Claudia Hammond enlists Dr Lampros Perogamvros, a psychiatrist from the University of Geneva who’s done extensive research around dreams and nightmares, to help answer listener Lesley's query.
Meanwhile a new study by researchers at the USA's Columbia University is looking into the benefits of treating post-cardiac arrest PTSD with mindfulness. Claudia speaks to research scientist Dr Maja Bergman about how she was motivated to start the project by her own experience of a sudden cardiac arrest, in her thirties. We also hear from survivors via the support group Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, about their experiences and recoveries.
Joining Claudia in the studio to discuss these stories and more is Dr Peter Olusoga, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University - who also has thoughts to share on new research into athletes shouting at umpires, and what affects our levels of impatience.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Lucy Taylor Studio Manager: Tim Heffer Production Coordinator: Siobhan Maguire Editor: Holly Squire
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The Depressed Cake Shop, Gut bacteria and the mind, The perils of perception
Exams and the mental health of children, A community approach to suicide prevention
Suicide in the veterinary profession, Psychology of autonomous cars, Awards nomination
Psychiatrist shortage, GP helps with mental health, Why boredom could be a good thing
All in the Mind Awards, Elegy, Directors in theatre and film turn to psychologists
All in the Mind Awards Finalists - Common Wheel, Psychology Replication Crisis, Gender Stereotyping in Babies.
Psychology of a Mars mission, Superforecasters, MPs guide to mental health, Recovery College
Brain bank dismantling, Climate change psychology, Trigger warnings for books
Bilingualism, Kevan Jones MP, Talking therapies and memorising art
Mindfulness, Rest and slothfulness, All in the Mind Awards, Compulsive sexual behaviour and the internet
Astronauts, All in the Mind Awards, Crying and Lying
Launch of 2016 All in the Mind Awards, Latest results from Big Brain Projects
The Rest Test, Treatment for arsonists, From psychologist to MP
Teenage Mental Health
Conspiracy theories, New MPs on mental health, Raw Sounds music project
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Social Media and PTSD, Preventing Procrastination
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