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PERSONALITY

Is narcissism really on the rise among younger generations?

A fresh investigation of vast numbers of young people from around the world has thrown up some surprising results

by Jakob Pietschnig & Sandra Oberleiter

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RITUALS AND CELEBRATIONS

The sauna life

Each cycle of steam and cold brought me closer to the land, my mother, and the version of myself I’d left behind

by Katja Pettinen

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PERSONALITY DISORDERS

How to start recovering from BPD

Borderline personality disorder is often misunderstood. Here’s what you should know about it and how to get real support

by Sara Rose Masland & Thea McAfee

Ideas

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ANIMALS

Even if we could speak to animals, should we?

by Virginie Simoneau-Gilbert & Leonie Bossert

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MIND-BODY INTERACTIONS

‘Invisible diseases’ burden both body and mind. Can therapy help?

by Karina Waluk

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PERSONALITY

The trait that makes some people so frustrating – and alluring

by Janan Mostajabi

Guides

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FOOD AND DRINK

How to adventure beyond the same old foods

Most of us develop comfort zones with food. Expand your palate and discover new flavours, techniques and connections

by Nina Mukerjee Furstenau

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ADHD

How to thrive as an adult with ADHD

Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm

by Lidia Zylowska & Joohee Seo

Life stories

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CAREGIVING

The circle held

A bike crash left my husband paralysed. What happened next taught me something profound about community

by Sadie Witkowski

Editor’s picks

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PLEASURES AND PASTIMES

How to rest well

Taking a break isn’t lazy – learning to recharge is a skill that will allow you to enjoy a more creative, sustainable life

by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

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COMPASSION AND EMPATHY

Self-compassion is not self-indulgence: here’s how to try it

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not self-indulgent to practise self-compassion. In fact, it helps you to care for others

by Christina Chwyl

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DECISION-MAKING

Every choice has an energy cost. Learn to manage your budget

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LIFE STAGES

An activist weaves motherhood into her world in this gentle short

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HOME

Freedom, joy and struggle – stories of Los Angeles street life

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ANXIETY

Stressed about a date or an interview? Video games may offer a surprising salve

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CREATIVITY

James Earl Jones reads Kurt Vonnegut on why art is central to a meaningful life

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Psyche Exclusive
PLEASURES AND PASTIMES

Bad art, good laughs – a street portraitist’s lacklustre work animates a city

Notes to self

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FOOD AND DRINK

The dissonance of meeting what you eat

by Matt Huston

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THINKING AND INTELLIGENCE

How to check if an argument is valid

In logic, validity is prime. If you want to make valid arguments, or sniff out invalid ones, here’s what you need to do

by Robert Trueman

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PERSONALITY

The trait that makes some people so frustrating – and alluring

Conscientiousness is constantly touted as a virtue, so what’s life like for people with the opposite trait – disinhibition?

by Janan Mostajabi

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ADHD

How to thrive as an adult with ADHD

Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm

by Lidia Zylowska & Joohee Seo

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MONEY AND ECONOMICS

How luxury brands engineer desire with behavioural economics

From scarcity to market architecture, luxury fashion is manipulating our tastes. But a vintage countermovement has begun

by Charlotte Wren

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TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA

For young people, AI is now a second brain – should we worry?

As a resident tutor, I’ve seen how students are using AI as more than a tool. It’s a psychological shift we’ll soon all make

by Rhea Tibrewala

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CREATIVITY

James Earl Jones reads Kurt Vonnegut on why art is central to a meaningful life

Video by Letters Live

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MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS CULTURES

What do Japan’s hikikomori reveal about our lonely world?

Unemployed and isolated, the residents of a hikikomori rehab centre hold up a mirror to a society that’s failing them

by Alain Julian

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ADDICTION

Does it still make sense to call addiction a ‘brain disease’?

The popular brain-disease model was meant to reduce stigma and explain addiction. It’s time to check whether it’s delivered

by Chrysanthi Blithikioti & Ioana Alina Cristea

Explore: Worry and rumination

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WORRY AND RUMINATION

Stuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? Here’s how to stop it

by Megan L Rogers

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ANXIETY

Climate fears make Sindha feel doomed. Can eco-therapy help?

Directed by Sindha Agha

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HEALTH ANXIETY

How to overcome worrying about your health

by Karen Cassiday

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WORRY AND RUMINATION

Rehashing your problems with friends can turn into a bad habit

by Shayla Love

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SLEEP PROBLEMS

What to do when racing thoughts keep you up at night

by Matt Huston