How to care for yourself when caring for an elderly parent
Caring for an elderly parent can be difficult, especially if there are unresolved issues from the past. Judith Laing* tries to find a way through the emotional minefield
Psychologies
Articles by Psychologies
What to do with my nightmare neighbours
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
What is the vagus nerve and how does it relate to our gut health?
Nutrition Editor Eve Kalinik focuses on our gut-brain ‘chat’ and how the stream of information carried by the versatile vagus nerve finds its way from our brain to gut, and vice versa
Am I destined to be lonely forever?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
Test: What stops me from having my dream job?
Limiting beliefs can put the brakes on you achieving the kind of career that you want and deserve. Take our test to find out what type of negative thinking is standing in your way
The Mindful Kitchen: a new-wave cookbook from eco foodie Heather Thomas
Comfort food just got a whole lot healthier. In her new book, The Mindful Kitchen, Heather Thomas shows you how to squash anxiety by building a nature relatedness practice in the kitchen. Discover the brilliant side effects of mindful cooking, plus try a recipe here
Lyrical retreats in France for mind and body
Psychologies Retreat Editor Caroline Sylge, the founder of Queen of Retreats, uncovers the beauty of a restorative break in the French countryside
My boyfriend drinks too much
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
The psychology of play: How to play as an adult
We may not fancy the sandpit any more but there’s much to be said for a bit of aimless fun now and again, says Oliver Burkeman
