Mind

Being a disabled woman on the Internet can be dangerous. We endure intrusion, ridicule, mock compliments and violent words. Our photos are misused in freak

Mushrooms – magic or otherwise – are everywhere at the moment. They’re in fashion, appearing on everything from Zara jumpers to Urban Outfitters earr

The first time Mariam*, 29, was prescribed the oral contraceptive pill at 16, it was for her painful and heavy periods. While the pill helped (she didn’t

Much like tax returns and putting the bins out on time, social rejection is an unavoidable part of adulthood. Nobody likes feeling left out by their friend

The need to connect with others is an innate, evolutionary drive. So when the world was sent into a series of lockdowns due to the pandemic, a whole new&nb

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a largely invisible mental illness. To those who have never experienced it in themselves or loved ones, it may seem

The relationship between sleep and depression is complex. Over three quarters of depressed patients struggle with insomnia, while others find themselves sl

In a recent interview, Oprah Winfrey, TV host, author and billionaire philanthropist, revealed that she only really has three people in her life that she c

Over 100,000 people in the UK have a stoma. Deriving from the ancient Greek word for ‘opening’, it is the result of either a colostomy or an il

Whether you are relatively new to managing anxiety and emotional distress, or it’s a lifelong project for you, finding what works can be overwhelming. Th

I spent the best part of my 20s in debt but to anyone who saw my Instagram, I was living the life. A feminist who ‘couldn’t be tamed’. Defyin

Stress is everywhere. It’s a daily state for many people, especially during the pandemic. In a study conducted by therapy service Self Space last month,

In our wellness-obsessed world, it’s easy to feel like you’re not quite doing things right. And one of the main areas of self-care we continuou

I’d like to think I’m a veteran venter. In fact, games of ‘venting tennis’ are particularly frequent in some of my group chats. The communal rage i

Between a pandemic that has seen our keep-cup streaks come to an unfortunate end, and a constant barrage of research depicting a world seemingly unchanged

“It’s so hot. The woman next to me reading poetry, barking into the phone: Pick up pick up pickup.”  This isn’t a snippet of some experimental

It’s late at night and there is a balmy September heatwave. Second chance summer, I’m calling it. After 18 months of living alone, staring at the same