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Eudaimonia

On the perennial puzzle of how to live well in our complex world

Photo of a child squatting in a museum, observing a large classical statue with people around.

Emotion regulation

guide

How to compare yourself with others fairly

Ever worry that you don’t measure up? These CBT-based practices can make social comparison less painful and more productive

by Joel Minden

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Love

film

A girl upends her grandparents’ ‘love story’ in this hilarious animation

Directed by Maryam Mohajer

Black and white photo of two people sitting on a bench by a lake between two trees.

Depression

guide

How to support someone with depression

Being there for someone can be challenging. A clinical psychologist shares what to say and do to help them feel less alone

by Emma Cotterill

Close-up of hands holding clear frogspawn with visible black eggs in a natural outdoor setting.

Creativity

film

A filmmaker’s never-realised ideas become an exploration of self-doubt

Directed by Cameron Nicoll

Black and white photo of a couple kissing in a car, focus on a hand wearing a ring and watch embracing the partner.

Love

guide

How to think differently about love

Poets, philosophers and scientists all tell stories about the nature of romantic love. It can be liberating to critique them

by Arina Pismenny

Close-up of an elderly woman’s face with eyes closed, light grey hair, and a blurred brown background. Her expression is calm.

Death and dying

film

Why one death doula sees an examined death as vital to a good life

A film by Annie Marr