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

‘Focus on the things you can control’: how to cope with radical uncertainty

We aren’t as powerless as the coronavirus pandemic makes us feel. This is how to stay calm, one Post-it at a time

A letter to… my psychiatrist, who exploits me

‘You were thrilled by my first expensive gift and your joy made me happy’: the letter you always wanted to write

‘We are all Edward Hopper paintings now’: is he the artist of the coronavirus age?

With his deserted cityscapes and isolated figures, the US painter captured the loneliness and alienation of modern life. But the pandemic has given his work a terrifying new significance

Regulate your breathing – and four other ways to sleep when you’re anxious

Is worrying about coronavirus keeping you awake? From staying busy to preparing a ‘nest’, here is a guide to help you drift off

The secret of calm: how to de-stress if you have one minute, five minutes – or 14 days

Anxiety is running high, and it can be difficult to find time alone to take a deep breath. Here is a guide to relaxing, however much time you have to spare

The family lockdown guide: how to emotionally prepare for coronavirus quarantine

What can parents and children do to survive self-isolation, and each other?