Edited by Matt Huston
Stigma and taboo
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It’s a fraught choice: come out, or conceal yourself?
by Joel Le Forestier
Eating disorders
guide
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
Violence and aggression
guide
How to deal with bullying from your past
The effects of being bullied can linger for decades, but it’s never too late to heal and reclaim your place in the world
by Stacee Reicherzer
Mind and brain
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To grasp how serotonin works on the brain, look to the gut
by James M Shine
Mind and brain
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Why do we make snap judgments based on facial appearance?
by Richard Cook & Harriet Over
Mental health
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How a feeling that you belong could protect your mental health
by Janine M Dutcher & Amber Quinn
Food and drink
guide
How to go vegetarian or vegan
Quitting animal foods needn’t be a hardship. Relish your new diet and make it stick with this nutritionist’s approach
by Reed Mangels
Anxiety
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How to tell whether you’re being careful or giving in to anxiety
by Jemma Todd, Amelia Scott, Rachel Menzies & Louise Sharpe
The body and physical health
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Even a single exercise session can help shift depression
by Matthew Bourke & Rhiannon Patten
Civic life
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Voting in person brings democracy to momentous life
by Emilee Booth Chapman
Difficult emotions
guide
How to deal with regret
In a world of choices, it’s impossible to avoid regret. Unpleasant as it is, you can make it bearable, even inspirational
by Jelena Kecmanovic
Travel
guide
How to be a more ethical traveller
You are itching to get out there and want to do it with care. How do you avoid traps like voluntourism and greenwashing?
by Carolin Lusby