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Love someone with ADHD? 5 ways to strengthen your relationship without taking their behaviour personally

Being with a partner who has ADHD present unique challenges, but they can be worked through with understanding, compassion, and effort

Rhys Thomas

24 October 202622 October 2026

Love someone with ADHD? 5 ways to strengthen your relationship without taking their behaviour personally

What happens when the person who murdered your loved one is on death row? The psychology of grief, justice and closure

When someone is murdered, the grief can be devastating. But for families whose loved one’s killer spends decades on death row, the wait for justice can bring its own psychological challenges. Chartered psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains how repeated delays, anticipatory grief and the hope of an execution can affect the bereavement process – and why closure is rarely straightforward.

Donna Smiley

24 October 202622 October 2026

Friendships

Why you feel guilty sharing good news when someone you love is struggling – and how to stop

You’ve got something to celebrate, but a friend is going through a difficult time. How can you share your happiness sensitively without feeling you should hide it?

Donna Smiley

23 October 202619 October 2026

Neurodiversity

Thinking about starting ADHD medication? Here’s what you need to know before talking to your doctor

If ADHD symptoms are affecting your work, relationships or everyday life, medication may be one option to consider. We asked a doctor about medications, side effects, and what you should ask in your appointments.

Amy Mica Marsden

23 October 202621 October 2026

Emotional wellbeing

Menopause rage and anxiety can affect your mood and relationships. Discover how HRT helped one woman feel like herself again, with expert advice

Mood swings and irrational thoughts turned my normal happy self into someone my husband didn’t recognise. Going on HRT saved not only my sanity, but my marriage too. Below, I reflect on how it helped me and menopause experts explain why mood shifts, anxiety, and increased irritability during this stage of our lives are very real physiological and psychological experiences.

Suzanne Baum

22 October 202619 October 2026

Friendships

Why being the person everyone relies on can leave you feeling lonely

You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.

Donna Smiley

21 October 202619 October 2026