‘I was mortally offended’: writers on the throwaway comments that changed their lives
Can a sentence affect the course of your life? Five authors reveal the interactions that transformed the way they saw themselves – and the world
‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it
After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what helped her recover
I yearned to be a mother. Why did I feel nothing when my daughter was finally born?
I had presumed I would love her instantly – but a traumatic birth led to devastating numbness
Margareta Magnusson, Swedish ‘death cleaning’ author, dies age 92
Magnusson’s 2017 bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning turned the Scandinavian decluttering practice into a global phenomenon
‘I could barely think because it was so bad’: how pain changes us
After living with chronic pain, Darcey Steinke wanted to know how it affected others. Her memoir, This Is the Door, explores both isolation and freedom
Should you overshare more?
We may cringe at influencers and friends who let it all hang out, but research shows that keeping quiet might be worse
Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?
It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows
Wise by Frank Tallis review – how to turn your midlife crisis into a hero’s journey
A psychologist’s gripping guide to surviving dark nights of the soul offers both comfort and insight
‘Read this and you will be happier’: experts pick the self-help books that really work
From finding love to becoming a better parent … Philippa Perry, Paul Dolan, Orna Guralnik and others reveal the books that will change your life
Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
Engaging in creativity can reduce depression, improve immunity and delay ageing – all while you’re having fun