Joely WrightIs ‘Fitspiration’ Helping or Harming Women’s Health?It’s the New Year, the Black Friday of the fitness industry, and with it has come the predictable barrage of messages promoting weight…4 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Joely WrightWhy Stigmatising Obesity is Counterproductive to Creating a Healthier SocietyObesity is highly prevalent in the UK — in 2018, the majority of adults in England were overweight or obese. Whilst research has…4 min read·Sep 30, 2020----
Joely WrightDoes Experiencing Pain Affect How We Feel About Our Bodies?Pain affects various aspects of one’s life and functioning but how does physical pain influence the way people feel about their bodies?4 min read·Jul 16, 2020----
Joely WrightIs going to the gym bad for your mental health?We know that physical activity is great for improving wellbeing and reducing the risk of poor mental health but does the environment in…3 min read·May 31, 2020----
Joely WrightIs Psychology Changing the Way We See Obesity?The discourse surrounding obesity needs to change. Obesity is not a result of poor willpower. Obesity is a result of a multitude of…3 min read·May 16, 2020----
Joely WrightHow is Lockdown Changing our Exercise Habits?It is an understatement to say that COVID-19 is a threat to public health but this threat comes in many forms, not just the direct effects…3 min read·May 6, 2020----