Mental Health
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Life
Stacey Dooley’s On The Psych Ward reveals reality of being sectioned
“Things have to get a lot worse before they decide to help you. And, by the time things are worse, you don’t actually want the help.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Careers
This is how working long hours puts your mental health at risk
Show this to your boss the next time they ask you to work overtime.
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- Moya Crockett
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Long Reads
“Why looking after house plants is the ultimate form of self-care”
Caring for house plants has been proven to reduce stress and boost mood.
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- Kat Poole
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Life
This wellbeing hack will help you to see the bright side of life – and it’s completely free
Trust us, it’s a goodun’.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Lauren Geall
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Spending time in nature isn’t just good news for your health – it can help the planet, too
Could a trip to the local park help to solve the climate crisis?
Life
Want to avoid burnout? Embracing curiosity could be the answer
Approaching the world with a curious mindset could be the answer to reducing our stress levels.
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- Lauren Geall
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Books
Why it’s absolutely OK to take your time reading a book
There’s real joy to be found in rationing out the pleasure of reading, and it could even reduce stress and cure burnout.
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- Christina Quaine
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Life
We know who’s to blame for your FOMO – and it’s not who you think
Our fear of missing out is dictating our lives – and it’s time we took control.
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
Everything you ever wanted to know about HPV (and everything you didn’t)
The HPV vaccine could reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer by a third. But what is HPV?
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Long Reads
Hands up who wants a 4-day work week? Here’s how to ask for it
Could flexible working be the answer to burnout?
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- Paula Akpan
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Life
This is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack
We asked a doctor to unpick the misconceptions around these surprisingly common mental health conditions.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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How to talk to your manager about your mental health
80% of UK adults feel uncomfortable talking to our managers about our mental health. It's about time we made this difficult conversation easier.
Life
Stacey Dooley’s On The Psych Ward is making waves on Twitter, for good reason
The documentary promises to take viewers inside a psychiatric hospital – and explore the stresses placed on mental health services.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
7 practical ways to support a loved one who is grieving
From helping with paperwork to preparing food, these simple gestures will show how much you care.
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- Amy Swales
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Life
Apparently we're all on a hedonic treadmill, but it's time to press the emergency stop button
A psychologist explains WTF is going on.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
3 signs of work-related burnout we should all be aware of
An expert breaks down the basic signs we should all be looking out for.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Are you suffering from social media anxiety? Here’s how to tell
According to new research commissioned by Stylist, 40% of women feel more anxious after spending time on social media.
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
Suffering from work burnout? Here’s why you should try the 42% rule
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? This scientifically approved formula could be the solution.
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- Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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- Jessica Rapana
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Taylor Swift’s quest for approval is something every woman can relate to
Miss Americana is a powerful commentary on female validation
Life
Why you should ask your friends if they’re really OK this week
78% of people will say they’re fine, even if they’re not.
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- Alix Walker
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