Understanding despair and how to break its grip
We all experience difficult days, moments of sadness or even extended periods of...
Reignite your spark: transforming ‘meh’ into meaningful goals
Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions in your life? You...
Laughter helps unpleasant feelings take a back seat: Thoughts from our director
There have been times in my life when joy felt out of reach....
Feeling flat about being back at work? Here’s how to make it easier:...
Returning to work after a holiday or break can feel overwhelming. The joy...
Understanding loneliness: causes, coping strategies and pathways to connection
Humans are inherently social beings who require social connection not only to survive,...
Top tips to help you tame your temper
Wellbeing expert Jenny Stewart provides practical tips to help manage your emotions before...
How the practice of gratitude can make you happier
Our brains are giant problem-solving machines! In some ways this is great, but...
Activities kits for enhancing mental wellbeing
Looking after our mental health is fundamental to feeling good, functioning well, and...
Why it’s important to cry: Thoughts from our director
We need to stop telling men they aren’t allowed to cry or that...
What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?
Humans have long been searching for a “magic elixir” to make us smarter,...
Friendship research is getting an update – and that’s key for dealing with...
The benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or...
How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s...
Autistic people experience loneliness far more acutely than neurotypical people – new research
Autistic people are up to four times more likely to experience loneliness than...
The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be...
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is...
52 ways to be more kind this year
Whether fostering puppies, donating blood or delivering food parcels to those in need,...
Laughter can communicate a lot more than good humour – people use it...
Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when...
Gut health and mood: What you need to know
Healthy Food Guide puts the spotlight on out how looking after gut bacteria...
