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Not all screen time is created equal: How to tell healthy habits from harmful ones

Not every hour spent in front of a screen has the same impact. Psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur explains why the quality of our screen time matters far more than the quantity — and how to recognise when technology is enriching our lives rather than draining them. For years, “screen time” has been treated as something to […]

Sally Saunders

17 July 202616 July 2026

Not all screen time is created equal: How to tell healthy habits from harmful ones

Mental health

Is your phone making you more negative? How screen time can shape your mood

Doomscrolling, social comparison and a constant stream of notifications can subtly influence how we see the world. Experts explain why our digital habits may be affecting our mood, anxiety levels and overall wellbeing more than we realise. Many people worry that spending too much time on their phones leaves them feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally […]

Sally Saunders

17 July 202616 July 2026

Is your phone making you more negative? How screen time can shape your mood

Friendships / Mental health

How often can you check your phone without being rude? The unwritten, constant evolving rules of modern smartphone use

From reply times to “phubbing”, our relationship with phones is still evolving. Psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur explains why good screen etiquette isn’t about strict rules, but about protecting attention, relationships and real-world connection. Smartphones have transformed the way we communicate, work and socialise, but the social rules around using them are still catching up. From the […]

Sally Saunders

17 July 202616 July 2026

How often can you check your phone without being rude? The unwritten, constant evolving rules of modern smartphone use

‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family

For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.

‘Help — I can’t stop thinking about my married coworker!’: How to stop a workplace crush from becoming an affair

You can’t always control who you’re attracted to, but you can control what happens next. A therapist explains why workplace crushes develop, what they might reveal about your needs, and how to stop attraction from crossing a line.

What happens when the person who murdered your loved one is on death row? The psychology of grief, justice and closure

When someone is murdered, the grief can be devastating. But for families whose loved one’s killer spends decades on death row, the wait for justice can bring its own psychological challenges. Chartered psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains how repeated delays, anticipatory grief and the hope of an execution can affect the bereavement process – and why closure is rarely straightforward.