Why Socialising Could Help You Live Longer
Neuroscientist Ben Rein explains the science behind why isolation is as harmful as chronic stress, and how friendship improves recovery from illness. Discover the brain chemistry of connection.
Category : Mental Health
How to fall in love with winter - podcast insights
Writer Katherine May shares her philosophy of 'wintering' - learning to embrace winter for rest, recovery, and joy. Discover practical tips to thrive in the coldest months.
Linda Clark fractures shoulder in terrifying ice fall
Celebrity Gogglebox star Linda Clark reveals she's 'black' with bruises after slipping on ice and fracturing her shoulder. The 73-year-old was rushed to hospital amid UK freeze.
Reggie Yates feared losing use of hand after tumour surgery
BBC presenter Reggie Yates opens up about the 'toughest moment' after a hand tumour discovery. He details the surgery, the wait for results, and his powerful perspective on recovery. Read his full story.
The Traitors star's horror bike crash needed surgery
The Traitors contestant Amanda Collier reveals a 2022 cycling accident in France caused 'the most pain of her life' and required emergency surgery. Read her full story.
Does 'Faking It Till You Make It' Really Work?
Explore the psychology behind the 'fake it till you make it' mantra. Can confidence be a performance? Read expert insights and real-life experiences.
Trans Man: Top Surgery Saved My Life After 6-Year Wait
Oscar Sharples shares his journey from a suicide attempt at 16 to life-saving top surgery, highlighting the crisis of 42,000 trans people waiting for NHS gender care.
Sorting a Mother's Life as Alzheimer's Takes Hold
A son clears his mother's home of 50 years as Alzheimer's progresses, confronting painful memories and dark family secrets hidden in old photographs. A story of care, trauma, and legacy.
Family's Double Tragedy After Sepsis Misdiagnosis
A grandmother shares her devastating story after losing her 5-year-old granddaughter to sepsis, followed by her son's suicide. She urges awareness of sepsis symptoms and the use of Martha's Law.
Abortion due to climate crisis anxiety: a mother's story
A mother of two shares her painful journey of terminating a wanted pregnancy due to climate anxiety, followed by a miscarriage. A psychotherapist explains how to process the grief and find peace.
Finding Calm in Jigsaw Puzzles After a Loss
Discover how a mother rediscovered the meditative joy of jigsaw puzzles, a childhood passion passed from daughter to parent, which became a crucial tool for managing grief and finding mindfulness. Read her touching story.
How a nurse's question helped a mother escape domestic abuse
A mother recounts how a hospital visit and a nurse's crucial question began her escape from a decade of coercive control and violence. Learn the signs of abuse and where to find help.
Date used me to get closer to my friend, then ghosted
A woman shares her devastating dating story after her crush used her to get closer to her friend. Read her cautionary tale of queer dating and betrayal.
Nurse sanctioned for 10+ years of bullying colleagues
A London nurse has been given an 18-month practice order by the Nursing and Midwifery Council after a tribunal found her fitness to practise impaired due to sustained bullying and aggression. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Ditch January pressure: A gentler approach for 2026
Feeling like you've already failed your New Year's resolutions? Expert advice reveals why a gentle, decluttering-focused January sets you up for lasting success without the burnout.
Seeing sounds: How synaesthesia shapes a language expert's world
Speech pathologist Kim Elms shares how her auditory-visual synaesthesia, seeing sounds as shapes, unlocked an extraordinary talent for linguistics and led to a career working on Siri. Discover her unique sensory world.
The Struggle to Relax: Why 'Doing Nothing' Is So Hard
Writer Sunil Badami explores the modern paradox of being unable to relax, even with weeks of summer leave. Discover why Australians work long hours yet productivity falls, and how to reclaim true downtime.
Dame Sarah Anderson, founder of The Listening Place, dies
Dame Sarah Anderson, founder of The Listening Place suicide prevention charity, has died aged 69. Her charity has provided over 40,000 referrals. Read her remarkable story.
Jonty Bravery jailed for assaulting Broadmoor hospital staff
Jonty Bravery, who threw a boy from Tate Modern, gets 16 weeks for attacking nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the latest court details and sentencing.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
Cat Burns opens up on breast reduction surgery
Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns shares her powerful health journey, revealing she underwent breast reduction surgery to end years of physical pain and oversexualisation.
EastEnders crew member recovering after 11-storey fall
An electrician from the EastEnders set is alert and recovering after a horrific 11-storey fall in Colombia left him in a coma. A GoFundMe, supported by the cast, has raised over £30,000 for his medical bills.
Strictly's John Whaite in hospital after car accident
Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite reveals he was run over in a near-fatal crash. The Bake Off winner credits his muscle for saving his life. Read his full statement.
From 168 cries to none: How often do Brits really cry?
From a TikToker who cried 168 times in 2025 to those who never shed a tear, we explore the science and stigma behind crying. Experts reveal what's normal for your emotional health.
Man shot dead by police after six-hour siege
A 49-year-old man has been killed by police in Springfield after a welfare check escalated into a violent six-hour standoff. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Urgent Support Needed for Released Academy Footballers
Exclusive: Leading psychologist warns of a 'postcode lottery' in aftercare for young players released from football academies, calling for mandatory mental health support to prevent trauma.
Man jailed for selling fatal chemical online to encourage suicide
Miles Cross sentenced to 14 years for selling a deadly chemical via a suicide forum. The landmark UK case highlights online dangers for vulnerable individuals.
Man jailed for 14 years for selling suicide poison
Miles Cross, 33, exploited vulnerable people online, selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two of his four customers died. Read the full story and find support links.
How Music, Dance and Art Can Improve Your Health
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
Escaping Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
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