Riveted review – the science of why we find things compelling
Jim Davies's exploration of the psychology behind our passions and interests is full of attractive ideas, writes Nicola Davis
Thrive: The Power of Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies review – ‘a punchy polemic on mental health’
Richard Layard and David M Clark's polemic about mental illness is a revelation – but they're a little too sure they have all the answers, writes Ian Birrell
This column will change your life: just sit down and think
'No wonder we don't dwell on what's inside: that would underline the loneliness of existence,' says Oliver Burkeman
This column will change your life: how to think about writing
'The idea is to help readers discern something you know they'd be able to see, if only they were looking in the right place,' says Oliver Burkeman
If you want a better, happier life, here are 10 apps that could help
Dr Lucy Maddox, an NHS clinical psychologist and lecturer, picks the best psychology apps
The Story of Pain: From Prayer to Painkillers review – Joanna Bourke’s erudite and witty study
Poets and priests as well as medics are consulted in Joanna Bourke's bold study of the human response to pain, writes Salley Vickers
How to refresh your inner Gollum: health and the homunculus
Understanding neural connections between brain and body and basic exercise can help cure back pain and rebalance your lifestyle, says Mark Andrews
This column will change your life: near enemies
'Hatred, it won't surprise you to learn, is the far enemy of love. Near enemies are much sneakier and harder to spot,' Oliver Burkeman says
Why is home more stressful than work? Because we’re too lax about relaxing
Research finds that stress levels rise when we try to enjoy ourselves, and hints at our self-defeating sense of 'leisure'
Less thinking, more drinking: a case for old-fashioned parenting
Taylor Glenn: There are so many demands, stresses and expectations for modern-day mothers. Perhaps a more old-fashioned approach is the best solution