How to stop procrastinating and start getting things done
18 April 2023
Procrastination can steal hours of our time, but the latest research has some answers about how to reduce it, finds David Robson in his new 60-second psychology column
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We must treat therapy with scientific rigour to see if it works
12 April 2023
The number of people seeking psychotherapy is on the rise, but the field has long been seen as unscientific. It is time to approach it with the same diligence as we do other treatments
How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?
12 April 2023
Psychotherapy has never been more available and yet, with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, researchers are getting to grips with what really works and why
Presence review: A lively look at why we experience ghostly presences
29 March 2023
Many people feel an uncanny "presence" when no one is there. Ben Alderson-Day explores why this is, in a lively and comprehensive book
Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others
14 December 2022
Looking after yourself can feel like an indulgence. But multiple studies show that the right sort of self-compassion can help us be more generous
Lose yourself: How transcendent experiences can boost your well-being
2 March 2022
A growing body of evidence suggests that doing things that make your sense of self fall away can make people happier, less stressed and even kinder to others. Here's our short guide to achieving this state
Interoception: This ‘sixth sense’ could be key to better mental health
2 February 2022
How our brains interpret signals from within the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that is leading to new ways to tackle conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders
The science of how lockdown messes with the way we grieve
21 April 2021
Lockdown is affecting how millions of people grieve. We need to be mindful of that when restrictions ease, says Dean Burnett
Gaslighting warps our view of reality. How to spot it – and fight back
27 January 2021
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
You can boost a vaccine’s effect with good moods and good friends
13 January 2021
A positive outlook, even just on the day of receiving a vaccine, as well as strong social ties and a happy relationship can help increase antibodies made in response to a shot
