Elke Vlemincx

Assistant Professor in Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Elke Vlemincx is assistant professor in health sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Written by Elke Vlemincx

Photo of a black pug lying on a wooden stool with a relaxed expression in a cosy indoor setting.

It’s not always good to let it all out: the perils of over-sighing

‘Take a deep breath,’ we’re often told when emotions surge. But what if sighing isn’t always helpful?

by Elke Vlemincx