Mental Health
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
Karen, a disability benefits claimant, writes about her experiences being made to feel like a ‘drain on the country’s resources’ because of the stigma around claiming support. It is taking a toll on her mental health
Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’
Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’
Old news, truthfully retold. We delve into the phenomenon of Blue Monday to see if science proves it is the most depressing day of the year
Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?
Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?
In theory, people can get disability benefits without a diagnosis, but the realities of claiming support are often much more complicated – and for some claimants, the process can worsen their mental health
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
Emmerdale star talks taking on a father’s agony in missing person story: ‘I hope it makes people think’
Emmerdale star talks taking on a father’s agony in missing person story: ‘I hope it makes people think’
Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded
Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage
Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage
‘A toy is not a luxury’: How games and toys are helping children in Gaza process ‘unimaginable’ trauma
‘A toy is not a luxury’: How games and toys are helping children in Gaza process ‘unimaginable’ trauma
Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘We’re in a happiness recession – we need to address it’
Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘We’re in a happiness recession – we need to address it’
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope
Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope
‘I was restrained for hours’: Mental health hospitals accused of ‘re-traumatising’ patients
‘I was restrained for hours’: Mental health hospitals accused of ‘re-traumatising’ patients
Author Sam Leith: ‘A good children’s story lasts a lifetime’
Author Sam Leith: ‘A good children’s story lasts a lifetime’
Hostility lurks on every corner – but going for a run dressed as a turkey restored my faith in people
Hostility lurks on every corner – but going for a run dressed as a turkey restored my faith in people
From megalomaniac rabbits to lessons for young men: These are the best children’s books of 2024
From megalomaniac rabbits to lessons for young men: These are the best children’s books of 2024
DWP’s quiet plan to ‘keep Britain working’ might not win elections – but it could change lives
DWP’s quiet plan to ‘keep Britain working’ might not win elections – but it could change lives
‘Vulnerable’ young mental health patients discharged into caravans, B&Bs and onto the street
‘Vulnerable’ young mental health patients discharged into caravans, B&Bs and onto the street
Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: ‘I didn’t know where Steven ended and Dynamo began’
Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: ‘I didn’t know where Steven ended and Dynamo began’
The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home
The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home
I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help
I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help
A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love
A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love
I was forced to work unpaid and never let out of the house. Modern slavery is all around us in the UK
