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Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Dr Sian Williams discusses her transition into psychology, embracing fear, and taking action on Kaye Adams' 'How to be 60' podcast.

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Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Dr Sian Williams explores music's power to soothe, echo emotions, reduce anxiety & connect us in this viewpoint for the Radio Times.

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Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Dr Sian Williams discusses her 40-year journey from journalism to counselling psychology, her motivations, and training challenges. Read the

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Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

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Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

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BBC Radio 4’s Life Changing is “totally compelling”

Sian Williams joins Emily Maitlis & Sophie Raworth for a BBC Children in Need Strictly Come Dancing special. Read the Radio Times preview!

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Covering Traumatic Breaking News: a guide for journalists and newsrooms

Visual guide by Dr Sian Williams & Headlines Network helps journalists protect mental health when covering trauma. Essential tips & tools.

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Sunday Times: ‘A Life in the Day’

Dr Sian Williams featured in The Sunday Times 'A Life in the Day'. Insights on her journey from journalism to therapy, trauma work & resilie

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Life Changing on BBC Radio 4

Dr Sian Williams is the new host of BBC Radio 4's Life Changing podcast. Explore astonishing stories of resilience & survival. Subscribe now

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Daily Telegraph: ‘The secret Bill Turnbull kept about me for 25 years’

Dr Sian Williams pays tribute to friend & BBC Breakfast colleague Bill Turnbull. Read her moving personal memories of their decades-long fri

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‘The ship is safest in the harbour, but that is not where it is meant to be’.

(March 2022) Dr Sian Williams reflects on leaving her Channel 5 News anchor role after 6 years to pursue psychology & new adventures.

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Two new podcasts on life, hope and happiness after trauma

(March 2022) Hear Dr Sian Williams on new podcasts with J Crowley/H Storm & Sir Craig Oliver discussing resilience, trauma recovery & wisdom

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The Fog of War – Ukraine: Broadcasters on the Front Line

(March 2022) Dr Sian Williams chairs RTS panel on Ukraine war reporting challenges & discusses refugee mental health support on LBC Radio.

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Managing anxiety during the Ukraine crisis – small things that can help in big moments

(Feb 2022) Feeling anxious about Ukraine? Dr Sian Williams offers psychological tips to understand your response, manage news & cope with fe

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Do you have a story for #MindMatters?

(Dec 2021) Call for stories for Dr Sian's #MindMatters mental health segment on C5 News. Learn about the show & see Paul Sinha interview.

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Do you have a story for #MindMatters?

(Dec 2021) Call for stories for Dr Sian's #MindMatters on C5 News. Watch interviews with Paul Sinha (Parkinson's) & Ruby Walvin (cancer).

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Article in the Mail on Sunday Weekend Magazine: Have we got news for you! The presenters of the all-new Channel 5 news reveal how they’re putting viewers – and mental health – in the spotlight

(Nov 2021) Sian Williams & CL Vanderpuije profile for revamped 5 News launch, blending journalism & psychology focus. Via Mail on Sunday.

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Article in the Daily Telegraph: There’s no right way to ‘do’ cancer, as Julia Bradbury will find

(Oct 2021) Sian Williams challenges cancer 'battle' narratives, arguing there's no 'right way' & stressing vital self-compassion for recover

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10 years of Action for Happiness, with the Dalai Lama

(July 2021) Sian Williams co-hosted Action for Happiness' 10th anniversary event, featuring an exclusive interview with patron The Dalai Lam

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Women in Journalism event – In Conversation with Pippa Crerar

(June 2021) Sian Williams talks journalism, psychology & reporter mental health challenges with Pippa Crerar in a Women In Journalism interv

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Coming out of Lockdown: Sian’s advice to This Morning callers

Dr Sian Williams appeared on ITV's This Morning sharing advice for managing anxieties about life returning to normal post-lockdown. Learn mo

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Academic journal article: Post-traumatic stress, personal risk and post-traumatic growth among UK journalists

(March 2021) Sian Williams' research on UK journalist PTSD & post-traumatic growth (PTG) published. Study links personal risk & war zones to

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

(Oct 2021) Sian Williams & Elizabeth Hurley discuss breast cancer awareness & the vital importance of self-checks for early detection. 5 New

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Broadcast magazine: Building resilience in a time of Covid

(Sept 2020) Sian Williams shares practical tips for building resilience & coping with anxiety, stress & uncertainty during the Covid-19 pand

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Latest Insights & Articles

Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

Journalism

Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

BBC Radio 4’s Life Changing is “totally compelling”

Covering Traumatic Breaking News: a guide for journalists and newsrooms

Sunday Times: ‘A Life in the Day’

Life Changing on BBC Radio 4

Daily Telegraph: ‘The secret Bill Turnbull kept about me for 25 years’

‘The ship is safest in the harbour, but that is not where it is meant to be’.

Two new podcasts on life, hope and happiness after trauma

The Fog of War – Ukraine: Broadcasters on the Front Line

Managing anxiety during the Ukraine crisis – small things that can help in big moments

Do you have a story for #MindMatters?

Do you have a story for #MindMatters?

Article in the Mail on Sunday Weekend Magazine: Have we got news for you! The presenters of the all-new Channel 5 news reveal how they’re putting viewers – and mental health – in the spotlight

Article in the Daily Telegraph: There’s no right way to ‘do’ cancer, as Julia Bradbury will find

10 years of Action for Happiness, with the Dalai Lama

Women in Journalism event – In Conversation with Pippa Crerar

Coming out of Lockdown: Sian’s advice to This Morning callers

Academic journal article: Post-traumatic stress, personal risk and post-traumatic growth among UK journalists

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Broadcast magazine: Building resilience in a time of Covid

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