Two simple mindful meditation exercises for teachers

Mindfulness can help teachers reduce stress and boost confidence. Clinical psychologist Erin Olivo shares her handy guide for getting started

John Forrester obituary

Historian and philosopher who wrote extensively on Freud and psychoanalysis

Everything you ever wanted to know about back pain (but were afraid to ask)

Why does it hurt? How do you know if it’s serious? And do manual therapies help?

Here’s how to talk to young men about porn

I was accused of being a pornographer during my time as Loaded editor, but my experience can help lads to talk and learn about sex and consent

One of San Francisco’s toughest schools transformed by the power of meditation

A pioneering programme has reduced stress and improved grades at Visitacion Valley middle school – with lessons other schools can learn from

Studying spurred me on through pregnancy and tragedy at university

When I found out I was pregnant I almost blacked out. But I knew I had to finish my degree and provide my daughter with a future

A moment that changed me – the kindness of a stranger in the pub

At 20, with a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder, I was lacking confidence and direction when the words – and actions – of one man helped me enormously

How the spending review should look if the government wants a happier Britain

If George Osborne set out public expenditure with national wellbeing in mind, what would policy on education, health and crime look like?

Want a healthy school? A head of wellbeing could be the answer

A pilot programme is testing whether a wellbeing champion could help schools tackle obesity, anxiety and other problems

Everything you ever wanted to know about teeth (but were afraid to ask the dentist)

How often should you brush your teeth? What kind of toothpaste should you use? And is mouthwash a good idea?