Only fundamental social change can defeat the anxiety epidemic
People, particularly young people, are beset by mental health problems on a scale never seen before. Now it is time to rebalance individualism against the common good
Why do girls want labiaplasty? They’re told to hate every inch of themselves
Despite all the feminist progress we’ve made, women and girls are still subject to mixed messages about how their bodies must be perfect
How to help your teenagers revise for exams
From avoiding threats and promises to fostering good sleeping habits and banning screens at bedtime
All that striving for healthiness is making millennials more anxious than ever
Yoga, gym, diet, running – young people can’t take a break from their obsession with clean living and it’s beginning to be a drag
‘Stop making sex a taboo’: young people speak out on family planning
On International Women’s Day, young people from Uganda, Ghana, Argentina and Pakistan share their thoughts on sex, health and rights
10 ways to beat loneliness
People of all ages are discovering new and old ways to connect – from co-housing schemes to friendship apps and chicken care…
All children need to learn about sexual consent – it’s their right
Half the female victims of sexual assault are under 16. Rape victims are most likely to be aged 15 to 19. Schools need to teach young people about healthy relationships
Letter to my daughter: what is it like to be a girl in 2016?
Psychotherapist and anti-FGM campaigner shares her hopes and fears for all girls around the globe this year in a letter to her 13-year-old daughter
Your friends are having kids, and you’re lonely. Could a friendship app help?
Britain is a nation full of loneliness. We use the internet to buy food, track our periods and get dates, so why not use it to find new mates?
FGM court orders: a quiet revolution in child protection
School holidays can leave girls particularly vulnerable to female genital mutilation, but a recent measure avoiding criminal law can help