Margareta Magnusson, Swedish ‘death cleaning’ author, dies age 92
Magnusson’s 2017 bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning turned the Scandinavian decluttering practice into a global phenomenon
Should you overshare more?
We may cringe at influencers and friends who let it all hang out, but research shows that keeping quiet might be worse
Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark
After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve learned
Want: Sexual Fantasies, edited by Gillian Anderson review – intriguing survey of desire
Inspired by research for her role in Sex Education, the actor has collected a rich picture of modern women’s sexuality through clandestine contributions
Hope for Cynics by Jamil Zaki review – beating the ‘trust recession’
A psychologist on the deleterious effects of cynicism and how faith in others is the key to building a better future
Coming of Age by Lucy Foulkes review – the truth about teenagers
From being popular to taking risks, this wise and revelatory study overturns received wisdom about adolescence
I’m an expert on adolescence: here’s why a smartphone ban isn’t the answer, and what we should do instead
Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book blames social media for a decline in teenage mental health. But is he right?
Everything Must Go by Dorian Lynskey review – apocalypse now
A history of our obsession with the end of days – and the culture it has inspired
I was the poster girl for OCD. Then I began to question everything I’d been told about mental illness
When I sought help for crippling invasive thoughts, I was told I had a disease like any other. But I wasn’t able to recover until I understood the fallacy at the heart of mental healthcare
The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton review – standing on ceremony
From Rafael Nadal’s ball-bouncing to families’ Christmas traditions, what purpose does ritualistic behaviour serve?