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Family & parenting

Should family secrets remain hidden?

Is it ever a good idea to let family secrets out of the vault? By Sue Cowan-Jenssen

Psychologies

4 October 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Mood boost: Examine your sleep

Feeling irritable, depressed and lacking energy, but not sure why?

Psychologies

3 October 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

The power of positive reading

Five of our favourite books with a focus on happiness

Psychologies

29 September 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Be kind to yourself

David Servan-Schreiber on why we shouldn’t make harsh judgements on ourselves

Psychologies

28 September 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Good News: Volunteer around the world

Anna Murphy tells you how

Psychologies

27 September 201119 February 2022

Relationships

Do quiet infidelities ruin relationships?

We all know what infidelity is, but what about the quiet infidelities that many of us casually commit – the little secrets that our partner knows nothing about? Rufus Purdy finds out how to stop them damaging your relationship

Psychologies

21 September 201119 February 2022

Do quiet infidelities ruin relationships?

Emotional wellbeing

Let your food cheer you up

David Servan-Schreiber examines how what we eat can affect our mental health

Psychologies

20 September 201119 February 2022

Relationships

What’s so right about Mr Wrong?

Why are some of us so attracted to men who are bad for us? Shaoni Battacharya explores new research that suggests a dangerous blend of personality types can drive us to love

Psychologies

15 September 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

So sorry I’m ill

We have a far better chance of recovery if we can learn to ask others for help

Psychologies

14 September 201119 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

What makes a winner?

What makes a winner – their upbringing, their attitude, their gender? With the 2012 Olympics on the horizon, Emma Cook asks if women really have the winning instinct

Psychologies

9 September 201119 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.