Spring is the perfect time to declutter your mind
Take stock of your mental wellbeing as we enter a new season
We need to stop romanticising trauma – it has huge implications
Trauma is called trauma for a reason – because it leaves scars, bruises and stunts our growth
A blood-curdling shriek, then ‘Get out! They’ll bring bad luck on us’: A strange Irish experience
Superstitions are often harmless, but sometimes they play into mental-health conditions
We’ve all had a Von der Leyen moment, and it can leave you gasping
Getting cut from the herd never feels good and spells danger, it’s how bullying works
Constant bad news about Covid is enough to make you sick
Much research demonstrates that consuming too much bad news takes a toll on health
Feeling extra stressed or anxious? Here at 10 ways to feel calmer
You may not be able to speed up the election results or a Covid vaccine, but you have the power to take care of yourself
Fintan O’Toole: Voters can get Trump out of office and our heads
The president’s success in forcing himself into our thoughts will be his downfall
Love in the time of coronavirus: Keeping relationships alive during lockdown
How to you protect your relationship during this time of stress and uncertainty
Why ‘jazz hands’ is not the way to combat anxiety
Young people must learn to be resilient rather than avoid stressful situations
7 tips to stay healthy when you are stressed
Eating well, exercise and getting enough sleep can help a lot
Could Brexit be bad for your mental and physical health?
As we saw with the recession in Ireland, a bad economic jolt can lead to huge emotional distress and increased risk of cardiovascular disease
The negative impact of climate change on our mental health
Global warming’s impact ranges from PTSD after extreme weather to general ‘ecoanxiety’
All the rage: why we need to tackle societal aggression
Prevention of violent behaviours requires the intervention of schools, communities and wider society
Could video games have been a factor in Florida shooting?
Rivalry between gamers can trigger aggressive action
Florida shooting: Could videogames be to blame?
Violent videogames can lead to aggression, but rivalry between gamers is a bigger risk
Men are often ‘the forgotten mourners’ of miscarriage
How many men and women you know are silently grieving over miscarriage?
Brooding: how to banish negative thoughts
Ruminating over your faults, regrets and resentments is bad for you. Here’s how to change your thinking
Resilient people are not immune to stress but they can deal with it
Over-protecting children from life’s lessons has produced a generation that did not learn to cultivate coping skills
‘If video gaming is a disease, what’s next: excessive sunbathing?’
For most, the worst result of too much time gaming is just too much time gaming
Trumpwatching: harmless sport or unhealthy obsession?
The US president is a ubiquitous media presence who turns ordinary citizens into news junkies. Some Trumpwatchers look back on a year dominated by the Donald
Managerial burnout – whose responsibility is it?
Both workplaces and individuals can take steps to manage this potentially devastating condition
Being on your own on Valentine's Day: four singletons speak
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the pressure to pair up is strong – but some are resisting the pull
Are LGBT people born that way? It’s unclear
A controversial study of sexuality and gender claims to focus solely on the scientific evidence
Health tip of the day: start small - don’t overdo it
Making healthy lifestyle choices will always benefit you
The problem with conspiracy theories
Just how gullible can people be? In a recent experiment, scientists deliberately made false claims on social media sites to find out
David Gelles presents mindfulness as tool to combat stress and raise productivity
Book sketches the need for employers to focus on worker wellbeing
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