My best friend at school moved in with us – and taught me to trust again
How a close and enduring relationship forged in the school playground turned my life around
The supersense secret: Steve Biddulph on how to become healthier, happier and more fully human
The psychologist Steve Biddulph believes we are tapping into only a small corner of our potential. In his latest book, he explains how to harness all our senses and gut instincts
Bees give me a sense of calm: discovering nature in my back garden
Their busy buzzing supplies the soundtrack to our summer – and by spotting them I’ve found a fresh sense of inner peace, says Alison Benjamin
The one thing I wouldn’t change about myself? My shyness
My shyness was seen as a drawback at school – but now I know it’s a strength and I’m proud of it
Top 10 books about depression
From Robert Burton’s 17th-century Anatomy of Melancholy to new insights from Ed Bullmore, these are welcome guides to one of the loneliest experiences
How to cure type 2 diabetes – without medication
It can be debilitating and last a lifetime, but type 2 diabetes, if caught early, can be reversed with weight loss
Everybody by Olivia Laing review – a book about freedom
A moving and clear-eyed history of bodily freedoms that takes as its central character Wilhelm Reich, inventor of the orgone accumulator
Down to earth: how escaping to the country isn’t always what it seems
When Rebecca Schiller swapped the city for a rural dream life seemed idyllic. But however far you go, you can’t escape your self…
Mend your clothes and do yourself some good
Care and repair is an invaluable mantra for your wardrobe, your mental health, your wallet and the planet, says Molly Martin
Talking to yourself: a good antidote to loneliness – or the sign of a real problem?
During the pandemic, I have gone from uttering a few words of encouragement to myself to full-blown arguments. I’m not the only one. I asked psychologists what purpose this serves