The hell of somniphobia: ‘On a bad night I get zero to two hours’ sleep’
The fear of falling asleep can have many causes, from trauma to sleep apnea, and the effects are debilitating. But there are effective treatments
In a world that glamorises stress, ‘burnout’ is a badge of honour. But there is a cure
Pretending wellness is a matter of personal choice is a convenient way for society to uphold systems of oppression, says author Amelia Nagoski
Stop tying yourself in knots: what stress does to your body – and how to beat it
From migraines to IBS, back pain and hair loss, millions of us suffer health problems triggered by stress and anxiety. Here’s how to deal with them
Women are still landed with far too much of the Christmas stress – here’s a 12-minute tip
Films and TV are full of images of women rushing around, while a man drinks a beer in the background, says Dora Kamau, a mindfulness meditation teacher
How to party if you’re shy, socially awkward – or just plain boring
Three writers who struggle with socialising explain how they make it through festive season
‘I was in a horror film, unsafe. And the person I was in danger from was me’: the truth about severe postpartum anxiety
Days after my baby was born, I was overwhelmed by raw terror. Soon, my son and I were living in a specialist unit. This is what I learned
Oh wow! How getting more awe can improve your life – and even make you a nicer person
Whether it’s the immensity of the Grand Canyon or the beauty of an intricate spider’s web, feeling awestruck is good for you. Here are 10 ways to get awed
How I learned to tame my hypochondria
Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering with health anxiety. Annalisa Barbieri reveals what triggered – and eventually settled – her ‘late-onset hypochondria’
‘Do I sound stressed to you?’ How a hard day at work changes the way you talk
Researchers have discovered that we speak more loudly and quickly after a testing time – even if we now feel calmer
‘Anxiety is part of me’: Mara Wilson and other anxious minds on how they cope
From lavender oil to a cold martini, Bruce Springsteen to sertraline, four writers share the tools they have found to manage their symptoms