Signs you’re suffering from a social uncertainty loop – and practical ways to break the cycle
Understanding social uncertainty loops and practical ways to break the cycle.
Anxiety
ADHD and tapping: How this simple technique might help calm a busy mind
Could tapping help ease ADHD overwhelm? Discover how this simple technique may help calm a busy mind, manage emotional overload and bring a greater sense of control, with expert advice.
Feeling helpless about the state of the world? How to stay informed without burning out emotionally
Psychologists explain why the news can leave us feeling anxious, angry or powerless —and how to find a healthier balance.
First-date nerves were ruining my love life — until I tried these psychology tips from an expert
If dating feels more like a job interview than a chance to connect, you’re not alone. Discover why first-date anxiety is so common — and how to shift your focus to prioritise real connection.
They’ve read your message but haven’t replied – here’s why your mind jumps to the worst conclusion
An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.
Anticipatory anxiety: why worrying about what might happen can feel worse than the event itself
One writer shares how the fear of having another panic attack took over her life, why anticipatory anxiety can leave you trapped in a cycle of ‘what ifs’, and how therapy, medication and challenging negative thoughts helped her regain control.
The heartbreaking truth about ADHD and autism we still don’t understand
More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.
The sleep mistake you keep making because you’re exhausted
When sleep becomes something you feel you have to achieve, bedtime can turn into a nightly battle. A sleep expert explains why trying less may be the key to breaking the cycle of insomnia.
Yes, you can’t sleep. No, it might not be insomnia. Five possible reasons you’re not sleeping well
If you’re struggling with sleep, don’t automatically assume insomnia is the answer. Sleep expert Heather Darwall-Smith explains what else could be going on
The reason why so many people find WhatsApp voice notes annoying
From long, rambling recordings to unpredictable volume and the feeling that you have to listen there and then, voice notes can be convenient for the sender but surprisingly demanding for the person receiving them. Here’s why they can grate on us psychologically.
