How a digital detox day could help people take control of downtime
Offline Club’s first global event on Sunday will begin with tips on how to be phone-free for 24 hours every week
We’re living in the era of ‘main character syndrome’. But what if we’re just not that important?
A little self-awareness isn’t a bad thing, but the advice of Jemima Kirke is right – we might be thinking about ourselves too much, says author Róisín Lanigan
The Guardian view on children and smartphones: setting some limits is a good idea
Editorial: Mobile phone use is not the biggest issue facing schools – or society. But device-free time is important
As our friends with kids become grandparents, it reignites the sadness of being childless not by choice
At times we fear a future without the anchor of family. But love bombs from the many children in our life can be great defibrillators for a blown-up heart
YouTube to restrict teenagers’ exposure to videos about weight and fitness
Platform will ensure algorithms do not keep pushing similar content to young viewers, even though it does not breach guidelines
The invisible toll of life with polycystic ovary syndrome
The overlooked emotional and psychological effects of PCOS are creating a silent mental health crisis
The wellness drink for sober people that some say they can’t stop drinking
Kratom drinks like Feel Free Classic are becoming more popular in the US, but studies show a risk of dependency
Summer is slipping away. Why am I panicking?
When August arrives, gloom sets in. How can I manage my fall anxiety?
No wonder young single women are lonelier than ever. Where is their community?
I learned a crucial lesson when I moved abroad: fighting loneliness is all about finding meaningful connections, says author Georgina Lawton
‘It felt shameful’: the profound loneliness of modern motherhood
The mothers of babies and young children often experience extreme isolation – and all the health problems that accompany it
How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport
It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the water while staying safe
‘I’m like a steamrollered cartoon character: totally flat’: the agony aunt who couldn’t feel anything at all
Like many of my letter writers, I have periods of feeling totally ‘meh’ about life. What is anhedonia and can I find a cure?
Teen mental health in US has improved post-pandemic, new CDC data says
Schools’ investment in social-emotional support appears to pay off, especially for girls, but work is ‘far from complete’
Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming
Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar
Olympians are super fit. That doesn’t mean we’re healthy
I thought I knew what was good for me, but as I transitioned to real life, I had to strive for balance rather than excellence