Perspectives and controversies
History and philosophy of mental health
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One woman’s six-word mantra that has helped to calm millions
by Judith Hoare
Mental health
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Mental disorders aren’t diseases, they’re networks of symptoms
by Richard J McNally
Friendship
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How to support a struggling friend
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say or do. Use these five strategies for providing effective emotional support
by Elise Kalokerinos
Socioeconomics of mental health
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Why we shouldn’t push a positive mindset on those in poverty
by Jennifer Sheehy-Skeffington
History and philosophy of mental health
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Chinese philosophy has long known that mental health is communal
by Alexus McLeod
Mind-body interactions
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How to trust your body
Your heart, lungs, abdomen and gut are trying to tell you something. Learning to tune in can significantly boost your health
by Saga Briggs
Stigma and taboo
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Let’s avoid talk of ‘chemical imbalance’: it’s people in distress
by Joseph E Davis
The self
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A stable sense of self is rooted in the lungs, heart and gut
by Alessandro Monti
Therapeutic relationships
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How to choose a therapist
It’s time for change but who should you see? The choice can be baffling but asking the right questions will make it clearer
by Kate Smith