The Household Work You Can’t See—and How Couples Can Share It
Household labour is more than chores. Experts explain how physical, cognitive and emotional work can become unbalanced—and how couples can make responsibilities…
Two questions helped one writer face the situations anxiety had made unbearable
A writer recalls how a therapist’s two questions helped put feared social situations into perspective—from university introductions to dates and job interviews.
Why perinatal mental health support may still be needed after 12 months
An English primary care study found substantial recorded mental illness during the second year after birth, including many cases not recorded during…
Why a Celebrity’s Death Can Feel Personal—and When Online Attachment Becomes Distressing
Parasocial relationships can offer comfort, creativity and companionship. But when a public figure’s death causes intense distress, the experience may point to…
When Avoiding Unhappiness Starts to Narrow Your Life
Trying to eliminate every difficult feeling can protect us from discomfort—but it may also close off connection, curiosity and experiences that give…
How one song helped a music engineer stop hiding his depression
After hearing Raye’s “I Know You’re Hurting,” one music professional says he began acknowledging his mental-health struggles and seeking support.
What might happen when AI does more of our thinking?
AI is becoming part of student work and daily life, but evidence about its long-term effects on thinking remains limited. Here is…
When a Full Life Still Feels Like Too Much
A rewarding life can still leave essential tasks and relationships unattended. One response to this kind of overwhelm starts by asking whether…
When a toxic manager becomes an organisational problem
Destructive leadership rarely operates in isolation. Research and workplace accounts suggest that silence, incentives and weak accountability can allow harmful management to…
Why school inspection reform is also a wellbeing issue
A school leader wellbeing service says some headteachers have faced severe mental and physical strain linked to Ofsted inspections, renewing calls for…