Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
The trick to deal with imposter syndrome once and for all
IT TOOK A literal disaster for me to realize that I needed help beyond therapy. Friday, September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through my hometown of Asheville. The power went out first. Then the internet, and the water soon after. A buddy texted me about...
How to be there for a friend struggling with loneliness
It can be difficult to broach the subject of loneliness with friends. So, here’s how to look out for your mates this Valentine’s Day
What Ozempic really does to your brain
Weight loss drugs might affect everything from food noise to Alzheimer’s to addiction, depression and anxiety. Here’s what you need to know
New research shows the mental health benefits of booking a holiday
IF WE WERE to tell you that taking a holiday is good for your mental health, we wouldn’t expect you to be too surprised. A few days away from the workplace to do absolutely whatever you want, with no deadlines, commutes or tyrannical bosses? Yeah, that probably would...
What if we’re thinking about willpower all wrong?
GARY LOCKWOOD DOESN'T believe in motivation. He didn’t get the body he has today (lean, gristly, a bit scary) simply by being motivated. He didn’t become the CEO of 24/7 Fitness because he wanted it enough. And he says as much to his clients. ‘It doesn’t matter how...
Therapists explain the surprising depression symptoms for men
ABOUT ONE IN 10 men experience depression or anxiety. But only about half ever receive treatment, often because men can feel a stigma related to having a mental health condition. “We've all been trained to believe that we have to be strong and that depression is not...
Manoj Dias on sowing the seeds of softness
ONE SCORCHING MEMORY from my teenage years was of my father, every Sunday morning, donning his raggedy gardening gloves, overalls, and a bodega-bought bucket hat – chugging down a cup of strong black coffee and spending the entire day tending to his roses, flannel...
Khan Porter on staying positive when you’re injured
Dealing with a long-term injury can impact your mental wellbeing. Here our fitness panellist Khan Porter reveals his strategies to cope.
The two words that could make your day
You were taught not to talk to strangers but research shows it has an outsized effect on your health and happiness.
Should we be depressed that our goals and achievements are likely meaningless?
Is existential musing motivating or deflating? An investigation.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.
Five lessons we can learn from Napoleon
While it’s been more than 200 years since his death, the French Emperor had plenty of wisdom to impart, most of which still resonates today.
Osher Günsberg on the highs and lows of ageing
For every upside of getting older (increased opportunities, knowledge acquisition, being able to afford the “good” toilet paper), there is often a downside.
The 10 best health & wellness retreats in Bali
Deep breath in… deep breath out. If you’re heading to the scenic Indonesian island of Bali and want to align your mind, body and soul, these are the best places to do it.
Yes, Getting Ghosted Sucks. Science Explains Why
Digital Disappearances Are Becoming Ever More Common And For Those Who Need Closure They Can Be Particularly Haunting
In Search of Solitude: The Importance of Spending Time Alone
Solitude isn’t the enemy. In fact, it could provide your keys to success
Facial Blindness: The Newly Discovered Long COVID Symptom
Researchers from Dartmouth College have discovered a new cognitive concern linked to the pandemic.
The Wildly Funny Side of Meditation You Need to Try
If you're not into the earnest vibe, this might give you some peace.
Calls For Mental Health Help At An All-Time High
The cost-of-living crisis has sent searches for support skyrocketing.