Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why

Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting

‘The fatigue is not only real, it is absolutely legitimate’: why are so many of us so tired right now?

There are reasons why in workplaces, homes, shops and schools there’s a sense that much of Australia is running on empty

Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead

How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain

The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one

This traditional period of inner turmoil is often accompanied by weight gain, cosmetic treatments, ill-advised purchases and new hobbies. But is it becoming a thing of the past?

‘Narcissists – only more devious’: the truth about dark empaths

They seem sensitive and caring – but really they just want to manipulate you. So how do you recognise the danger signs?

‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says

New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis

How can you regain your appetite for life? Slow down a little – and savour everything

We use all sorts of things to escape our own minds, from TV to drugs, sex and Instagram. But satisfaction comes when we give ourselves time to digest our surroundings and experiences, writes Moya Sarner

‘They remind me there’s a life after cancer’: how paintings in NHS hospitals help patients feel better

Feedback on the benefits of displaying pictures on wards, now gathered in a new book, is backed by scientific studies

The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’

When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological wellbeing

Do you feel stuck? It’s time to simplify your thinking

Our minds often seek to muddle rather than clarify. But we have the power to notice this in ourselves, and others