‘Deep in my madness, witches gave me hope’: Elizabeth Sankey on motherhood, depression and witches
While battling through the darkness of severe postpartum anxiety, Elizabeth Sankey saw a light of solidarity in the stories of witchcraft
Now is the time to unplug and reset. Next year we enter a more dangerous world – but for now I need the silence of nature
The return of Trump demands extreme watchfulness. But effective vigilance also requires energy and strength, mental and emotional recharge and balance
‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives
The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience
Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why
Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting
‘The fatigue is not only real, it is absolutely legitimate’: why are so many of us so tired right now?
There are reasons why in workplaces, homes, shops and schools there’s a sense that much of Australia is running on empty
Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain
The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one
This traditional period of inner turmoil is often accompanied by weight gain, cosmetic treatments, ill-advised purchases and new hobbies. But is it becoming a thing of the past?
‘Narcissists – only more devious’: the truth about dark empaths
They seem sensitive and caring – but really they just want to manipulate you. So how do you recognise the danger signs?
‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says
New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis
How can you regain your appetite for life? Slow down a little – and savour everything
We use all sorts of things to escape our own minds, from TV to drugs, sex and Instagram. But satisfaction comes when we give ourselves time to digest our surroundings and experiences, writes Moya Sarner