The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all

Many of us believe striving for perfection leads to success. But perfectionism is counter-productive and can result in soaring levels of stress. The answer, believes Professor Thomas Curran, is to go a little easier on yourself

‘I feel constantly watched’: the employees working under surveillance

Monitoring software has become more common since the pandemic – but are activity scores the best way to measure productivity?

A moment that changed me: I was in my 20s and depressed – then my mother moved into my bed

Her attempt to comfort me seemed ridiculous at the time. But years later it showed me how I could be there for my own daughter

‘I didn’t even know men could get it’: the hidden impact of male postnatal depression

Postnatal depression affects up to 15% of new mothers, but studies suggest almost as many fathers also show symptoms – and little is being done to help them

Exhausting search for solutions to UK’s sharp rise in tiredness

Cost of living crisis, mental health issues and long Covid all thought to be factors, but we still know too little about fatigue

Every anxiety dream I’ve ever had – ranked!

From self-cannibalism to spilling tomato sauce down my wedding dress, my nightmares are trying to keep me real

In the year since I quit social media, my screen time has fallen, my mood is up – even my resting heart rate is lower

A snap decision to step away has become a lifestyle shift for Philippa Moore. Though keeping up with friends can be tricky, she has no regrets

‘For a second, I don’t know who I am’: Ruby Wax on her stay in a mental health clinic

In this extract from her new book, the comedian and writer gives a Zoom talk about depression from her hospital room

I thought therapy would bring me happiness – why does it feel more elusive than ever?

In the past few years I’ve been forced to confront my competing desires: the thrill of chaos or the comfort of security, says Megan Nolan

I was the sole survivor of a plane crash. This is what I learned in eight days alone in the jungle

Annette Herfkens was on holiday with her fiance when their plane went down, killing everyone but her. Three decades later, she reflects on how the trauma changed her

The hell of somniphobia: ‘On a bad night I get zero to two hours’ sleep’

The fear of falling asleep can have many causes, from trauma to sleep apnea, and the effects are debilitating. But there are effective treatments

Susie Orbach: ‘Body uniformity is out of control – there’s no right way to have labia!’

The psychotherapist on body hatred, what’s changed since she wrote Fat Is a Feminist Issue – and the smell of her clients

The trauma doctor: Gabor Maté on happiness, hope and how to heal our deepest wounds

The physician, author and self-help guru came to worldwide prominence when he appeared with Prince Harry last month. He discusses the mind-body connection, the reality of addiction and why trauma can be treated

The big idea: should doctors be able to prescribe psychedelics?

A move to allow Australian psychiatrists to treat depression with psilocybin may herald a new era

In a world that glamorises stress, ‘burnout’ is a badge of honour. But there is a cure

Pretending wellness is a matter of personal choice is a convenient way for society to uphold systems of oppression, says author Amelia Nagoski