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Black-and-white photo of two babies in vintage robes sitting on a lap against patterned fabric. Both look at the camera.

Photography

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Victorian hidden mothers and the continued erasure of mothering

Why do Victorian ‘hidden mother’ photographs shock us? We’re still expected to hide the work of mothering from public view

by Andrea Kaston Tange

An adult chimpanzee sitting on grass in a forest with a young chimpanzee clinging to its arm while looking around.

Animals

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Chimpanzees correct cultural biases about how good mothers behave

A philosopher observes chimpanzee mothers and their infants interact, realising how cultural our ideals of motherhood are

by Maria Botero

Reflection of a person walking in a dimly lit corridor with a wooden floor, seen through a circular mirror. Fire extinguisher and recycling bin visible.

Psychosis and schizophrenia

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How to support a loved one through psychosis

Navigating disruptions in shared reality can be distressing. The way forward isn’t intuitive but is powerfully effective

by Akansha Vaswani-Bye

Animated scene of a woman comforting a man at a kitchen table, with one hand resting of his back.

Love

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Caregiving is the highest form of love in this powerful family portrait

Directed by William D Caballero

A healthcare worker prepares a syringe in a treatment room, with patients in the background receiving medical care.

Caregiving

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We need to address society’s unrealistic view of caregivers

Measured against the figure of the strong carer, I felt I came up shamefully short – I was vulnerable, too

by Joanne Limburg

A person cooks mushrooms in a pan on a stove with pasta in a colander and various ingredients spread on the kitchen counter.

Eating disorders

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Learning to cook taught me that self-care isn’t selfish

In healing my relationship with food and cooking, I saw how caring for myself was the first step toward caring for others

by Céline Leboeuf

Abstract illustration of two people; one is sitting and eating with chopsticks, the other is walking away, in a room with soft pastel walls.

Eating disorders

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How to spot an eating disorder

Worried about someone’s behaviour around food? Eating disorders are serious and secretive: knowing the red flags will help

by Phillip Aouad & Sarah Maguire

Black and white photo of two people close together in water, eyes closed and relaxed.

Caregiving

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Stories of mothers in crisis form a poignant portrait of unconditional love

Directed by Savanah Leaf and Taylor Russell

A person hugs two young children near a brick wall in a garden, with plants and greenery around them.

Caregiving

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How to get the most out of caregiving

Giving care is hard, but it’s one of the most meaningful things you can do. Here’s how to change up your perspective

by Elissa Strauss

A man gives another seated man a hug. They are both laughing

Emotion regulation

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Are emotionally resilient people also skilled at soothing others?

Research on the social side of emotion management is showing what’s distinctive about it – and its benefits for all involved

by Christian Jarrett