‘They remind me there’s a life after cancer’: how paintings in NHS hospitals help patients feel better

Feedback on the benefits of displaying pictures on wards, now gathered in a new book, is backed by scientific studies

The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’

When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological wellbeing

Do you feel stuck? It’s time to simplify your thinking

Our minds often seek to muddle rather than clarify. But we have the power to notice this in ourselves, and others

I keep crying after sex – and I have no idea why

I don’t necessarily feel sad after being intimate with my partner – I just feel so many things. Why does this keep happening?

Do you tell yourself you’re happier than you are? Stop the gaslighting

Acknowledging your disappointment, rage or despair is a gift to yourself. This truth is the foundation from which a better life might grow

Your Journey, Your Way by Horatio Clare review – the Martin Lewis of mental health

Inspired by his own breakdown, the author’s generous and deeply researched guide to navigating mental health care in the UK is full of wisdom and hope

I’ve joined the ranks of people who track their exercise milestones on social media. Don’t hate me

As an uncoordinated sweat monster, I never imagined sharing my progress with an online community would boost my sense of purpose and wellbeing so immensely

The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression

Our research suggests that it’s not sadness per se that leads to poor mental health, but shutting down input from the body. ‘Sense foraging’ offers a way out of the trap

My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia

Looking through old cutlery was a safe haven for my dad after he became lost in ‘dementia land’

Do you strive to be in control of your life? It might be holding you back …

Beyond being in or out of control, there is an alternative – and it’s one of the building blocks to living well

How a digital detox day could help people take control of downtime

Offline Club’s first global event on Sunday will begin with tips on how to be phone-free for 24 hours every week

We’re living in the era of ‘main character syndrome’. But what if we’re just not that important?

A little self-awareness isn’t a bad thing, but the advice of Jemima Kirke is right – we might be thinking about ourselves too much, says author Róisín Lanigan

The Guardian view on children and smartphones: setting some limits is a good idea

Editorial: Mobile phone use is not the biggest issue facing schools – or society. But device-free time is important

As our friends with kids become grandparents, it reignites the sadness of being childless not by choice

At times we fear a future without the anchor of family. But love bombs from the many children in our life can be great defibrillators for a blown-up heart

YouTube to restrict teenagers’ exposure to videos about weight and fitness

Platform will ensure algorithms do not keep pushing similar content to young viewers, even though it does not breach guidelines