Free online event: ADHD in children – what to look for and what to do next
The Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre is hosting a free online webinar for parents and carers who want practical, straightforward information about ADHD in children.
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Heading off on vacation with friends this summer? These are the expert tips you need to know to avoid arguments on your trip
Vacations should be a time of relaxation – but when you’re outside of your usual routine, tensions with friends can arise. We asked the experts how to keep trips fun and argument-free this summer. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. We all deserve a break when we can – and taking a trip with our […]
Holidays should reduce stress. So why do they create so much of it?
From airport queues and traffic jams to forgotten chargers and overpacked itineraries, travel stress can creep in before your holiday has even begun. Experts share the simple strategies that can help you stay calmer, travel smarter and actually return home feeling refreshed. Summer holidays are meant to help us unwind, but for many people, the […]
Is it really imposter syndrome – or is it the lingering effects of narcissistic abuse?
If you constantly question your abilities, dismiss your achievements or feel as though you’ll eventually be ‘found out’, you might assume you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. But for some people, those feelings don’t begin in the workplace. They begin in a relationship where their confidence was slowly dismantled. Imposter syndrome is often described as the persistent […]
‘I dumped him because he’s anxious avoidant…’ Understanding what attachment styles really mean
Are labels like ‘anxious’ and ‘avoidant’ being thrown around too much — by people who have no idea what they really mean? Expert Laura Mucha explains all.
Meet psychopath: narcissism’s more charming (but even nastier) big brother
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, […]
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 […]
Four of the most common family conflict mistakes — and how to fix them
Heidi Scrimgeour uncovers the common mistakes we make in our family relationships and, alongside a selection of experts, explores simple changes that will make things a whole lot better
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, […]
