Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy.

About

Sarb Johal, Ph.D., helped develop New Zealand’s communications response for COVID-19. He has helped the New Zealand and UK governments, as well as the World Health Organization, develop responses to major crises including the H1N1 pandemic, the Canterbury earthquakes, and the Christchurch mosque shootings.

Books by Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy.

Recent Posts

Do We Need Economic Growth to Be Happy?

How much does income matter to achieve happiness? Not as much as one might think.

Did Green Space Still Boost Mental Health During the Pandemic?

Getting a mental health boost from being in nature became challenging during the pandemic lockdowns. For many, it is still difficult.

CBD Oil and Pain Relief: Is It All in the Mind?

Even when participants are told about the power of the placebo effect, they can still experience the placebo effect when experiencing experimentally-induced pain.

We Had Joy, We Had Fun: We Really Feel Better in the Summer

You're not imagining it—you do feel great in summer. Take the opportunity to feel even better by modifying your lifestyle when your motivation is at its peak.

Does COVID Anosmia Influence Our Emotions and Memory?

Treating anosmia in COVID survivors provides an interesting opportunity to explore the links between our sense of smell and our memories and emotional life.

The Secret to Building International Alliances

With diplomacy ramping up once again in 2021, what do we know about the psychology of international relations?

Building Stress Resilience for a COVID World

Learning how to deal with stress and adverse events to build resilience is more important than ever. Technology can help us gain insight into where we can best focus our efforts.

Reports of a Human Case of H10N3 Bird Flu: Should We Worry?

Is the new case of H10N3 Bird Flu in a human something we should be concerned about?

What Is a "HILF" and Why Do They Need to Be Taken Seriously?

When high-impact low-probability events come to pass, they have the potential to completely up-end your life. How much attention should we be paying to them now, rather than later?

"Coronasomnia" Continues even as the Pandemic Changes

Still having problems sleeping as we go through the pandemic? You're not alone: Coronasomnia is still a thing.