The practical skills you needs to prevent and overcome depression
How to prevent depressionvideo
Depression can be defeated. Dr Michael Yapko draws on 40 years of experience and the latest research to reveal the factors that fuel the mood disorder and the simple psychological skills that help people recover
Reducing depression in nursing homes requires more than just antidepressants
Complex needs and a lack of training contribute to the failure to detect and treat mental health issues among the aged in care
How to handle everyday stressvideo
Simple psychological rules that help keep things under control
10 ways to help your mental health
We all like to help others. But, when it comes to mental health, what steps can we take to support ourselves? Psychological research has revealed a range of approaches that can help you stay mentally healthy and make the most out of your life.
How tough fitness goals can put us off being active
Strict targets are hailed as key to top performance. But researchers have found they hold many people back
How to help kids cope with stress at home
Children can pay an emotional price when their family situation sours. How can carers help them when hard times arrive?
Constantly texting your friends about problems may be increasing your anxiety
Managing uncertainty is a critical component of resilience
Why we remember our youth as one big hedonistic party
Our selective memories prioritise those exciting early memories
What is hedonism and how does it affect your health?
Hedonists get a bad rap: psychology shows that taking pleasure can help your mental health
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