Mental Health
Why I’m worrying about everything

Why I’m worrying about everything
We are emotional creatures, and emotions are very difficult to control… especially during a stressful house move
This bizarre tale of a snail-obsessed misfit might be the unlikely hit of the Oscars

This bizarre tale of a snail-obsessed misfit might be the unlikely hit of the Oscars
The animated movie is a soul-nourishing labour of love from Australian film-maker Adam Elliot
Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn
If just a fraction of the current welfare budget was directed towards specialist treatment of bipolar people, the country would reap the rewards many times over, says Bipolar UK CEO Simon Kitchen
Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
‘We get sick, Meta get rich’: Why the ‘guinea pig generation’ wants Labour to tax social media giants
‘We get sick, Meta get rich’: Why the ‘guinea pig generation’ wants Labour to tax social media giants
The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change

The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change
Dear men, it’s not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help

Dear men, it’s not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
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
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’
Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?

Can people actually self-diagnose with mental illness and claim disability benefits?
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
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
This man wasn’t ready to say goodbye to his dead cat. So he resurrected him as an AI robot

This man wasn’t ready to say goodbye to his dead cat. So he resurrected him as an AI robot
Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope

Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope
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
