Having bipolar made my pregnancy ‘high risk’. But all mothers deserve an elevated level of care
Pregnancy comes with mental health risk for all women. And so many of us downplay our own needs and wants once a baby is on the scene
Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’
Study of more than 2m pregnancies in England found link between severity of mental health difficulties and adverse outcomes at birth
The psychological immune system: four ways to bolster yours – and have a happier, calmer life
All of us will experience pain and stress, but the brain has some smart ways to protect us. Here is how to get prepared for periods of adversity
Alone by Daniel Schreiber review – me, myself and I
A moving insight into the joys and anguish of solitude – and the value of friendship
A moment that changed me: I was outraged by the risks facing my children – so we moved to the country
Black Caribbean people born in the UK have a higher chance of schizophrenia, and city life is a factor. So when a chance came to live in Somerset, I leapt at it
‘We have hope for some breakthroughs’: can we change the way we treat schizophrenia?
Scientists are cautiously optimistic that new approaches to treating the disabling condition may improve the lives of those affected by it
How early is too early to be discharged from hospital after giving birth?
A longer post-birth stay in the wards could help many mothers, even if research remains inconclusive
‘I’m a chef and I forgot how to bake a cake’: why trauma often leads to brain fog and amnesia
Shock, stress and grief can have a devastating effect on memory – but there are ways to bring it back
Is sleep the canary in the coalmine – a clue to the health of our minds?
Sleep disturbance is a recognised risk factor for developing a host of psychiatric disorders. Going to bed is the best thing you can do for your brain right now
Don’t fret, neurotics – there are advantages to worrying
Negative mental chatter and anxious fantasies may not be all bad – they could bring benefits such as greater creativity and better health