‘I couldn’t let this monster get away with it’: how I survived rape – and sent my attacker to prison

Paula Doyle was raped by a man she had known for years. It took five painful years for the case to come to trial, but she was determined to fight for justice

Roman Kemp: ‘Here’s all my faults. Have ’em. Enjoy’

With famous parents, Roman Kemp always knew people would make certain judgments about him – but he never guessed he’d become an advocate for mental health. Here, he talks about radio, tattoos – and the event that changed his life

There’s a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts

Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling

How writing about female cannibals changed my relationship with food

Describing issues of autonomy, femgore, worth and hunger all had an impact on what I wrote and how I felt about myself, says Lucy Rose

‘Be picky’: how to start therapy

Consider what kind of therapist you’d like to work with – and keep searching until you find the right fit

As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships

Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?

Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach

Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them

We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak

‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January?

Do you yearn to do two workouts a day, eat healthily, eschew alcohol and commit to reading self-improvement books? If not, there are softer options ...

The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear

Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer