‘Last night I was James Bond’: the vivid world of lockdown dreams

People are ‘living’ a richer and more detailed life in their sleep during the Covid-19 crisis, a research group has found

Isabel Hardman: ‘One of my most exciting botanical finds was in a Glasgow car park’

The journalist and author on how nature can boost mental health treatment, even on lockdown

Getting good at waiting: ‘You want something that challenges you, but not too much’

With half the world in lockdown due to Covid-19, we are all experiencing the agony of waiting, but there are techniques that make this state more bearable

Climbing the walls? How to cope as a family when you can’t escape each other

Our advice columnist on how to handle everything from clashes in parenting styles to elderly parents in denial

Fit in my 40s: the upsides of remote therapy

Coronavirus means all the rules have gone out the window and there is much more room for experimentation

Sanity, stability and stress-relief: why our beloved pets have never been more important

They are time-keepers, normality-bringers and playthings. Here’s the science behind how cats and dogs help support our mental health

The inner critic: how to silence the negative thoughts that emerge in solitude

It’s always there, isn’t it, a voice that drones on and on, telling you you are no good. But with a little effort, you can see that voice for what it is – and the benefits are endless

How pets are helping us through the coronavirus crisis

Animals are proving a lifesaver for many, providing companionship and consistency in uncertain times

Covid-19 and the already anxious: ‘I have been covertly training for this stress marathon’

As the world is engulfed by a once-in-a-century disaster, a long-term anxiety sufferer marvels at how well she is coping

Birds, buds and bright days: how spring can make us healthier and happier

Longer, lighter days can help us banish old habits, sleep better and improve our mental health, even during the lockdown