Everyone has a Mental Health to care about, Psychologies Magazine is dedicated to sharing expert advice & experiences; to create a happier, healthier you.
Writer Kellie Gillespie-Wright discovers how adding some play into your life can stimulate the mind, stave off stress, and safeguard your mental health. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright. Images: Shutterstock. When was the last time you rolled down a hill, swung on a swing, or spent the afternoon colouring in? Chances are you haven’t done any such […]
Many people with OCD find themselves overcompensating to appear ‘normal’ – but masking symptoms can make living with the condition even harder.
New research suggests America’s favourite player may be influenced by more than just goals and trophies. From political beliefs to self-esteem, psychologists say the star you support could reveal surprising insights about your identity. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both in action this weekend, a familiar debate is once again lighting up social media […]
Many adults spend years masking their struggles, believing there’s something wrong with them. Campaigner Ellie Middleton explains why recognition, support and acceptance matter But beneath the arguments about labels lies a more human question: do we really need to fully understand someone’s experience in order to treat them with compassion? My teens have a ‘fun’ […]
With the pollen count rapidly increasing, is your anxiety on the rise too? We take a closer look at how hay fever affects your mental health…
Procrastination over good work rarely looks like doing nothing. More often, it looks like planning, refining, organising, and mentally rehearsing work that never quite begins. Over time, this creates a procrastination spiral: a loop where delay feeds guilt, guilt undermines confidence, and lowered confidence makes starting even harder. What begins as simple postponement quietly becomes […]
From forgotten passwords and school dinner deadlines to endless logins, notifications and tiny decisions, modern life’s “invisible admin” is quietly draining our mental energy. Experts explain why it feels so overwhelming — and how to make it easier on your brain. What feels like simple organisation is often anything but. Psychologists and productivity experts say […]
Are you a sock-drawer organiser or an inbox emptier? Do you get seduced by the siren song of the craft cupboard, or suddenly become extremely focused on tidying your desk, instead of working on it? If you’ve ever wondered why every productivity hack seems to work for everyone except you, there’s a good reason. Procrastination […]
Mel Robbins has helped millions of people get moving – but she says the biggest obstacle most of us face isn’t laziness, it’s discouragement. Here she shares three surprisingly simple mindset shifts that could help you stop procrastinating for good. The woman who built an empire telling people how to get moving has a confession: […]
We picture psychopaths as violent outliers. But psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh argues the reality is more unsettling: with a blend of charm, confidence and emotional clarity, they are often right at the heart of our society — sometimes even sitting on a pedestal on the top of it. As Emma Kavanagh describes meeting a psychopath, […]
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