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…
Eli Lilly’s Vogue World sponsorship raises questions about fashion, health and body image
Eating disorder advocates and academics have criticized Eli Lilly’s role as a Vogue World sponsor, saying the partnership may blur the line…
Celecoxib’s Possible Add-On Benefit for Depression Remains Uncertain
A 2026 review of seven randomized trials found a possible improvement when celecoxib was added to antidepressants, but inconsistent results, study-quality concerns…
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…
Cannabis Policy May Shape Mental-Health Risk Through Availability and THC Strength
Two 2026 evidence reviews suggest that commercialised cannabis markets, frequent use and high-THC products deserve closer attention—particularly in relation to psychosis.
NHS Areas Set Minimum Waits of Up to Two Years for ADHD and Autism Assessments
Four NHS integrated care boards in England have introduced minimum waits of at least two years for some ADHD and autism assessments,…
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…
People With Severe Mental Illness Face Substantial Risk of Violence, Review Finds
A 2025 systematic review found that about one in three adults with severe mental illness experienced violence victimisation over a 12-month period,…
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…