Mental Wellbeing

Expert, Jeanne Safer, shows the way out of the sibling-rivalry maze

There is a lot more to the Danish art of cosy than interior design – it’s a philosophy for better living. Andréa Childs uncovers its secrets

Few of us will avoid emotional hurt at some point in our lives. Here, Robin Knight talks about the lessons he has learned, and how he managed to live well after heartbreak

Victim Support has launched a powerful campaign with the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV). The short film, Break the Routine, highlights the long time it takes for high risk domestic abuse victims to seek support

Taking time out before speaking or acting in a discussion with your partner can alter the entire tone – for the better. ‘Mindfulness On The Go’ author Padraig O’Morain tells us how

As your parents age, you’ll find they need more support from you – even if they’re not suffering from a particular illness or condition. So how do you make sure you’re not forgetting yourself when you have to take on the responsibility of caring for them?

Some relationships are toxic to our bodies as well as our minds. Why do we let them get this way? By learning to recognise them and root them out, we can put our energies into more nurturing bonds

Whether you’re the one leaving, or the one left behind, the inevitable separation of parents and children as the latter grow up and move on can be exciting and painful, for both sides. As the last of her three children prepares to leave home, Raffaella Barker pauses to listen to the silence and ponder what happens next

A difficult mother will criticise your efforts and choices and sees you as a possession or a reflection on her, writes Dr Terri Apter. So how do you respond calmly? Thea Anderson has some tips