I am a burnt-out doctor. This is why it matters
The shocking number of physician suicides indicates a culture and system that fails to value the profession
Doctors knew my son was suicidal. I should have been told before he died
I was denied the chance to be there for my son when he needed me the most
Men who fail to equal parents’ achievements ‘suffer mental distress’
Failing to match educational accomplishments causes distress similar to a divorce, says study
‘I was a caricature of my worst traits’ – how brain cancer can affect the mind
When neuroscientist Barbara Lipska was diagnosed with brain cancer, she thought she knew about the physical toll. But she was unprepared for its effect on her behaviour
Brainstorm: Detective Stories from the World of Neurology; Unthinkable: The World’s Strangest Brains – review
Books by Suzanne O’Sullivan and Helen Thomson offer fascinating insights into the ‘maverick brain’ and rare mental conditions
The joy initiative: people who inspire others to live happier lives
From simple daily greetings and happy cafes to helping refugees, four people have devoted themselves to restoring joy in the world
‘People with ADHD can be incredibly valuable at work’
Lack of awareness of the behavioural disorder has meant many people found it difficult to hold down jobs. But proper diagnosis and support are allowing more employees to make the most of their talents
Meet the tech evangelist who now fears for our mental health
Belinda Parmar was a passionate advocate of the digital revolution – but has started keeping her family’s smartphones and laptops locked away to protect her loved ones. Is she right to be so worried?
One day I was director in a mental health trust. The next I was suicidal
Depression sucked the life and soul out of me but I knew from my clinical experience that I could recover
Exercise is more precious than ever. So let’s stop scaring kids off PE
Cutting PE lessons to boost exam results is madness – especially as we now know physical activity aids academic performance, says the sports writer and author Anna Kessel
Suicide is a sector-wide issue, says Bristol university vice-chancellor
Speaking for first time since seven student suicides in 18 months, Hugh Brady says social media is part of the problem
‘The magic of cinema’: the club supporting older people with HIV
The Terrence Higgins Trust initiative aims to combat loneliness and encourage discussion through a shared love of film
How burnout became a sinister and insidious epidemic
Half a million people in the UK suffer from work-related stress, and psychological breakdown can creep up without warning. But what, exactly, is this ‘state of vital exhaustion’, and how can you come back from it?
Undiagnosed adult ADHD could cost UK billions a year, report finds
Costs of the disorder in adults who are unable to work or hold down a full-time job are high, says thinktank
Is your child at risk of brain injury from playing football or rugby?
Despite increasing concern about the long-term risk of dementia and other problems from heading a ball or tackling, children are still playing contact sports. Should you play it safe and stop them?