In such a challenging world, smiling and laughter offer resilience and self-care

An attitude of benign support is not enough for people with disabilities and their families

This issue of belonging will not get easier in our lifetimes. We will need a level-headed response that is also humane

Research shows the best predictor of a woman’s mental health after an abortion is her mental health before it

This phenomenon is showing up at ridiculously younger ages

It’s easy to lose awareness of the pleasures of day-to-day activities

Accepting the discomfort of regret is an important life skill, with research suggesting older people are better at handling it

Fear of triggering an investigation has often prevented people from talking about their experiences

As my perceptions – based on the reputation of the city centre – took over, I was seeing threats everywhere

If you do not make provisions, your family will not have authority to make healthcare decisions on your behalf

We need to appreciate the good things that are happening to us in our lives. We need to do it because otherwise the darkness wins

‘Some moments are glorious. Other moments suck rocks. But this is worth doing. And you’ll soon see why’, says Belle Robertson

Adopting a more positive attitude to stress can improve how you feel and make you more effective in doing what needs to be done

It’s good to have a rounded understanding of people. The Irish should know this

For parents who don’t live with their children, this is the time of year when they need to think about how Christmas can be celebrated