‘The very thought of it repelled me’: how a skiing accident left me unable to read
After suffering a head injury, I found I was unable to read without headaches, eye strain and wild mood swings – and that my condition was far from rare
Breakthrough by William Pao review – the drugs do work
From sickle cell to Covid antivirals – the stories behind medical innovations that have transformed lives
Psychedelic Outlaws by Joanna Kempner review – a compelling case for the use of magic mushrooms in pain relief
The US sociologist’s study of psychoactive fungi to treat little-known medical conditions such as cluster headaches is well researched and wide ranging
I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart review – chronic illness and love at last
After years of misery with undiagnosed Lyme disease, the entertainer shares her lessons for living
Your Journey, Your Way by Horatio Clare review – the Martin Lewis of mental health
Inspired by his own breakdown, the author’s generous and deeply researched guide to navigating mental health care in the UK is full of wisdom and hope
The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression
Our research suggests that it’s not sadness per se that leads to poor mental health, but shutting down input from the body. ‘Sense foraging’ offers a way out of the trap
The Guardian view on children and smartphones: setting some limits is a good idea
Editorial: Mobile phone use is not the biggest issue facing schools – or society. But device-free time is important
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman – time to relax
A self-help sceptic offers tips for contentment that start with abandoning the quest for super-productivity
The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke review – a doctor’s remarkable account of an organ transplant
The remarkable journey of a young girl’s heart to a young boy’s body is told in an accessible, humane way
Want: Sexual Fantasies, edited by Gillian Anderson review – intriguing survey of desire
Inspired by research for her role in Sex Education, the actor has collected a rich picture of modern women’s sexuality through clandestine contributions