The meaning of life
It’s the oldest philosophical question of all, troubling generations of thinkers, but the meaning of life can be found in our day-to-day existence, says David Servan-Schreiber
Psychologies
Articles by Psychologies
Living with bipolar disorder
There are more than two million people in the UK with bipolar disorder. Sarah Owen reveals what it’s really like to live with the disorder close to you, and why knowledge is power
Five steps to total wellbeing
Do you want to protect your health and boost your wellbeing? Dr Mark Atkinson, an integrated medical practitioner, shares his five best holistic health tips. By Rebecca Smith
Tap away negative thoughts
Our minds can hold on to negative thoughts or memories for years, but by following these exercises, you can learn to release them
I feel your pain
When someone says, ‘It pains me to see you this way’, it’s literally true: empathy creates a mirroring physical response, says David Servan-Schreiber
Develop your child’s curiosity
Part of the magic of childhood is the ability to get lost in the worlds of imagination and discovery. What’s more, says Emma Cook, nurturing our children’s curiosity will strengthen our bond and help them grow
Do children make us happy?
We like to think that having children will bring us joy and a sense of wellbeing, but a growing body of research suggests that isn’t so. So when it comes to parenting, where have we gone wrong? Emily L Baker looks at the evidence
Truth will set you free
Asking our peers to accept us for who we really are — warts and all — can be difficult and traumatic, says David Servan-Schreiber, but it might just lead to genuine happiness
The wonder of walking
It’s free, you can do it almost anywhere at any time, and it’s a great way to tone your body, avoid illness and boost your brainpower. A daily walk is wonderful for body and soul
