Mental health
Everyone has a Mental Health to care about, Psychologies Magazine is dedicated to sharing expert advice & experiences; to create a happier, healthier you.
‘I lie awake until the sun comes up, worrying about what could happen.’ Are you caught in a worry trap?
Learn to sit comfortably with your fears for tomorrow and reclaim your today, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright.
Six red flags your boss could be a psychopath: Dark personality traits in the workplace
A narcissistic boss. A toxic workplace. A destructive leader who leaves you doubting yourself. New research suggests dark personality traits may be surprisingly common in leadership roles — and the impact on employees can be devastating. We’ve all encountered them: the manager who thrives on intimidation, takes credit for others’ ideas, or somehow leaves every […]
Why being the Golden Child can be just as bad as being the Scapegoat: The hidden impact of narcissistic family roles
Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]
Scientists may have found a brain chemical that helps us break bad habits
If you’ve ever wondered why some habits seem so hard to shake, new research suggests the answer may have less to do with willpower than we think. Scientists say a key brain chemical could play an important role in helping us let go of old behaviours and embrace new ones. Whether you’ve promised yourself you’ll […]
8 signs of high functioning OCD – how to spot them in yourself and others
The signs of high-functioning OCD are often subtle and easy to miss. Here’s what you should be looking out for.
Victoria Pendleton: Losing my twin brother made me face my deepest fear
After the deaths of her twin brother and father, Olympian Victoria Pendleton found herself confronting mortality, grief and uncertainty in a new way. She explains why courage isn’t about being fearless – and how stepping towards discomfort can help us live more fully. Victoria Pendleton spent much of her life learning how to face fear. […]
Uncovering the secret pain of loving someone with mental illness
When depression, anxiety or postnatal depression enters a relationship, the focus naturally falls on the person who is struggling. But behind closed doors, another emotion often takes root – one that few people feel able to admit, even to themselves. There are mornings when she leaves the house with a smile fixed firmly in place, […]
‘I tried so hard to be good!’ Understanding the hidden shame and disappointment of yo-yo dieting
Weight regain after dieting can feel deeply personal, leaving many people convinced they have failed or even damaged their health. But a major new review suggests the dangers of ‘yo-yo dieting’ may have been overstated. Few experiences feel quite as disheartening as watching weight you’ve worked hard to lose slowly return. Perhaps you spent months […]
The ‘second injury’ of narcissistic abuse: why the damage often continues long after the relationship ends
Psychologists say many survivors of narcissistic abuse experience a hidden aftermath known as the “second injury” — and it can be one of the hardest parts of recovery
