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Gaslighting warps our view of reality. How to spot it – and fight back

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Gaslighting warps our view of reality. How to spot it – and fight back

All of us are vulnerable to psychological manipulation, due to quirks in the way our brains create our perception of the world. Understanding how that happens can help strengthen our defences against gaslighting

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Parental burnout is on the rise, says psychologist Moira Mikolajczak

Humans

Parental burnout is on the rise, says psychologist Moira Mikolajczak

Features

You can boost a vaccine’s effect with good moods and good friends

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You can boost a vaccine’s effect with good moods and good friends

News

Second Spring review: A brave film about agency and cognitive decline

Health

Second Spring review: A brave film about agency and cognitive decline

Culture

Does being around plants truly improve your happiness and well-being?

Health

Does being around plants truly improve your happiness and well-being?

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Definition

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

The Scandinavian secrets to keeping positive in a covid-19 winter

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The Scandinavian secrets to keeping positive in a covid-19 winter

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We need to be more careful when talking about suicide and the pandemic

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We need to be more careful when talking about suicide and the pandemic

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Ruby Wax interview: We are addicted to bad news but we can break free

Humans

Ruby Wax interview: We are addicted to bad news but we can break free

Features

The surprising ways little social interactions affect your health

Health

The surprising ways little social interactions affect your health

Greeting neighbours or gossiping with a colleague can boost your health and well-being, but coronavirus lockdowns are putting that in jeopardy. Here’s how to stay connected

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Health

Mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic is now becoming clear

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Health

How children in the UK are coping with the coronavirus lockdown

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Mitul Mehta: Brain scanners can help revolutionise psychiatric drugs

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How brain scanners can help us revolutionise psychiatric drugs

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