Therapies and practical advice
Emerging therapies
guide
How to get to know all (the parts) of you
An emerging form of psychotherapy offers some surprising ways to think about who you are and work towards self-acceptance
by Derek Scott
Learning and education
guide
How to make the most of university
Learning psychological flexibility is the key to coping with difficult times and to pursuing what really matters to you
by Nic Hooper
The body and physical health
guide
How to live with chronic illness
Whatever your own experience of long-haul sickness, a shift in perspective could help you enjoy a full and happier life
by Jennifer Crystal
Emerging therapies
guide
How to choose a mental health app
Of the thousands of apps, many are poor quality – but there are a few gems you can trust. Follow these steps to find them
by Margaret Emerson & John Torous
Sleep problems
guide
How to sleep well again
Insomnia is awful, but highly treatable. Look beyond pills and potions, and use these effective methods to get your life back
by Chris James
Pain
guide
How to live well with persistent pain
Tools from acceptance and commitment therapy can help you sidestep the struggle against pain – and thrive, in spite of it
by Whitney Scott
Sex and sexuality
guide
How to get the excitement back
Long-term sexual boredom is common but not inevitable. Use these five focused strategies to rekindle your sex life together
by Ian Kerner
Fear and phobia
guide
How to overcome agoraphobia
Are you trapped by a dread of public, open or enclosed places? Reclaim your freedom by following these manageable steps
by Gila Lyons
Depression
guide
How to decide whether to take antidepressants
They’re controversial yet they help countless people. To see if pills are right for you, these are the questions to ask
by Stephen Lawrie
Self-harm and suicide
guide
How to support someone who is self-harming
A person harming themselves is not attention-seeking but attention-needing. Reach in and show them you’re listening
by Rory O’Connor & Ellen Townsend
Personality
guide
How to come out of your shell
You don’t have to be outgoing. But if being introverted is holding you back from the life you want, dive in for a way out
by Christian Jarrett
Habits and routines
guide
How to stop procrastinating
Do you keep putting things off when you know you shouldn’t? Get going by understanding the psychology of irrational delay
by Wendelien van Eerde