How can I cope better with stress?
Some people can bounce back from life’s pressures, but others do not seem to have the capacity. Can anything help them to strengthen their emotional armour?
Women suffer much more work stress than men, says psychiatrist
Sexism in the workplace and family responsibilities add to pressure as they face unequal pay and lack of support
Happiness depends on health and friends, not money, says new study
Landmark research says tackling mental health issues more effective than reducing poverty for increasing happiness rates
The emotional life of men: ‘you’ll be right’ isn’t enough anymore
We have grown up into a society in which males fear sharing emotion with one another, and we continue to teach boys that emotion is not okay
CBT ‘should be routinely offered’ to women with premenstrual syndrome
Gynaecologists advise that cognitive behavioural therapy could help women manage the symptoms of PMS
I had heard clean eating made you feel better – but for me it went wrong
My healthy eating plan led to anorexia and depression. Food bloggers should make it clear that everything is OK in moderation
Indian technology institute to put the art of happiness under the microscope
Kharagpur research centre will examine theory that investment in mental health of citizens reaps economic as well as spiritual reward
Sleep ‘resets’ brain connections crucial for memory and learning, study reveals
Discovery that sleeplessness causes neurons to become ‘muddled’ with electrical activity could help develop new treatments for mental health disorders
Pregnancy and mental health: the hidden pain of giving birth
The range of mental health problems experienced around pregnancy and childbirth is vast and often isn’t spoken about. Here, we share your stories
Can doing fun activities cure my depression?
If you are feeling down, learning to tap dance or going out with friends can enhance mood, even if you don’t want to do them