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Emotional wellbeing

Therapy decoded

There are many types of therapy available – here’s how to find the one that’s right for you

Psychologies

9 May 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Banishing the idea of the ‘perfect’ body

Louise Chunn reports on a cross-industry meeting with Equalities minister Lynne Featherstone

Psychologies

8 May 201218 February 2022

Banishing the idea of the ‘perfect’ body

Emotional wellbeing

Looking for inspiration?

You probably have the germ of a creative idea, just waiting to be discovered. Here’s how to find inspiration and develop it into something tangible

Psychologies

8 May 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

The beauty of black hair

Exploring the beauty, meaning and metaphor of black hair, Justine Knight ditches the straighteners and begins her journey back to natural

Psychologies

3 May 201218 February 2022

Family & parenting

How to manage a toxic mother

You love her – but are you always on high alert around your mum?

Psychologies

2 May 201225 April 2022

Family & parenting

Accept your family

The key to harmonious family gatherings lies not in changing the way others behave, but in taking a more realistic view of them. By Hélène Fresnel

Psychologies

26 April 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Can we train ourselves to be happy?

Can we programme ourselves to be happier? Is it enough to exchange our negative thoughts for positive ones, even if it means lying to ourselves? We asked the opinion of leading happiness experts, and found some surprising results. By Flavia Mazelin Salvi

Psychologies

24 April 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Make time for play

Sally Brampton muses on the importance of play

Psychologies

18 April 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How to banish pessimism

Psychologies tests two different personal development techniques designed to help us find a more positive outlook on life. Interview by Flavia Mazelin Salvi

Psychologies

17 April 201218 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How to relax

Natasha Slee asks Olympic cyclist Jess Varnish what she does to relax

Psychologies

16 April 201218 February 2022

Many adults are living with undiagnosed autism without realising it – these are the seven hidden signs experts want you to know

From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]

Want more emotional connection in the bedroom? These are the simple things you can do to feel closer to your partner

From flirting with your partner during the day to having deeper, more meaningful conversations, emotional connection can play an important role in intimacy. Our experts reveal the simple things couples can do to feel closer – both inside and outside the bedroom.

‘I thought I had everything I wanted — until one quiet summer afternoon changed the questions I was asking’

When life finally slows down, it’s often the bigger questions that rise to the surface. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether you’re truly happy, a psychologist explains why summer offers the ideal opportunity to reflect on what you really want — and how to start moving towards it.

Could some narcissism actually be healthy? Experts reveal the 6 surprising traits that could help you thrive

We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.