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How living near birds boosts mental health

Could living near birds help your mental health?

Psychologies

5 June 201718 February 2022

How living near birds boosts mental health

Emotional wellbeing

Songwriter Eliot Kennedy talks about Mental Health Awareness Week

Grammy award-winning songwriter, Eliot Kennedy has penned hits for Aretha Franklin, Bryan Adams and Take That. This Mental Health Awareness Week he launches a charity album, Hidden Wounds

Psychologies

9 May 201718 February 2022

Songwriter Eliot Kennedy talks about Mental Health Awareness Week

Emotional wellbeing

Laura Mvula: Generation Anxiety

In an online-only film documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, singer-songwriter, Laura Mvula, opens up about her experience of anxiety and panic attacks

katherine weir

13 April 201718 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

How yoga helps teenagers cope with stress and anxiety

Robin Watkins-Davis, one of the world’s youngest qualified yoga instructors, talks about how yoga and meditation can benefit teenagers

Ellen Tout

25 February 201718 February 2022

How yoga helps teenagers cope with stress and anxiety

Emotional wellbeing

How to turn up to a party on your own

Sylvia Loehken gives some top tips on attending a party solo. A little preparation goes a long way!

Psychologies

30 January 201718 February 2022

Career

I’m so anxious about my new job

Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you…

Psychologies

27 October 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

What imagination taught me about anxiety

A hobby can teach you much more than a new skill…

Psychologies

13 October 201618 February 2022

What imagination taught me about anxiety

Emotional wellbeing

How art reduces stress

Stressed? A new study has found that just 45 minutes spent creating art can significantly lower our cortisol levels and promote relaxation

Psychologies

23 September 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

Book of the month: Imagine Me Gone

Eithne Farry reviews the moving novel from Adam Haslett

Psychologies

7 July 201618 February 2022

Emotional wellbeing

The Feel Brave children’s books: little stories about big feelings

Avril McDonald tells us about the release of her new Feel Brave series of books for 4-7 year olds

Ellen Tout

3 June 201618 February 2022

The Feel Brave children’s books: little stories about big feelings

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

Why my ADHD means I’m brilliant in a crisis — and burned out by ‘business as usual’

For adults with ADHD, high-stakes moments can bring brilliance — but routine tasks can feel impossible. Discover how the hidden “ADHD tax” and constant mental load reveal the cost of living in a world not built for you. Most people know ADHD is associated with distraction, impulsivity, and difficulty with everyday tasks. But what few […]

Why don’t I have more friends? How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships

Friendship is a human need, but if you’re hooked on the idea of a group dynamic, you may be seeking the wrong tribe in the wrong place. Emma Reed discovers how belonging can be found without a large posse of pals

The science of kindness: Why reaching out to a friend makes us both feel happier

In a world that often feels tense and divided, kindness may be one of the most powerful tools we have. Small acts of compassion can reduce stress, improve health and spread happiness far beyond the moment they happen. Some days it can feel as though the world is running on tension. The news cycle moves […]

Yes, I’ve read your message. No, I haven’t responded. ADHD, communication, and rejection

ADHD and texting don’t mix well. Missed replies and the dread of those blue ticks can trigger a spiral, especially when rejection sensitivity kicks in. Here’s why communication feels so overwhelming with ADHD — and how to manage it without the guilt. Those two little blue ticks. You see them and instantly ask yourself: “They’ve […]

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]