Disorders and difficulties
Happiness
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As a psychiatrist, I’ve seen how chasing happiness leads to misery
My clinical work has shown me that happiness is a ghost that’s not worth pursuing – there are far wiser goals in life
by Rafa Euba
Stigma and taboo
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The families of people who commit sex crimes need care and support
While they deal with a kind of grief, the relatives of those who harm others sexually are subject to blame and judgment
by Azadeh Nematy
Children’s difficulties
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How to help your child attend school
Is your child anxious and reluctant to leave home in the morning? Here’s a compassionate plan to help them get back to school
by Anna Smout, Glenn Melvin & Marie Yap
Mental health
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Denise finds a hard-earned freedom in Colorado’s alpine skies
Directed by Lindsey Hagen
Emotions
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Some emotions seem to be more ‘elastic’ than others
New research findings suggest that guilt behaves like an on-off switch whereas anger is more elastic and dial-controlled
by Matt Huston
Mental health
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Why we’re hopeful about mental health videos on TikTok
People are broadcasting their psychological self-diagnoses on TikTok. Some experts are worried, but we see an opportunity
by Elliot Jurist & Julia Jurist
Worry and rumination
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How to thrive amid ‘imposter syndrome’
Worries that you’re incompetent and undeserving could be holding you back. Try these steps to move toward the life you want
by Jill Stoddard
Caregiving
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Stories of mothers in crisis form a poignant portrait of unconditional love
Directed by Savanah Leaf and Taylor Russell
Communication and language
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Listening in on horror: why many women love true crime podcasts
True crime podcasts turn violence against women into a form of entertainment. Why do so many female listeners enjoy them?
by Amelia Anthony
Worry and rumination
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If thinking is rational, what makes overthinking irrational?
A philosophical perspective on overthinking offers fresh insights into the mental processes involved in anxiety and OCD
by Pablo Hubacher Haerle
Learning and education
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How to beat maths anxiety
Getting stressed about maths is so common, yet there’s no need. With the right approach, you can even start enjoying it
by Shayla Love
Brain injury and dementia
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The songs of Bob Dylan suffuse a poignant story of dementia and music
Directed by Harry Shaw