Mental Health

» Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

One in 50 people suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). If you or someone close to you has OCD, here's what you need to know read article

» How to beat the January blues

January is not the easiest of months. So if the short, grey days are getting you down, try this simple mindfulness exercise to lift your mood read article

» Learning self-acceptance

It's only human to try and avoid painful feelings or parts of us we don't like - but it's important to accept ourselves, warts and all read article

» Why men hide their depression

Men's depression has been in the spotlight recently. But why do so many depressed men go untreated and undiagnosed? read article

» Why are some people happier than others?

A new study shows that the structure of happy people's brains helps them stay cheerful - but there's plenty you can do to feel happier read article

» Developing kindness and compassion

Research shows that compassion - for ourselves and others - can be deeply healing; especially if we are prone to depression or overly self-critical read article

» 5 simple steps to combat depression

When you're depressed, it seems like nothing will help - but there are plenty of small things you can do to lift your mood and start feeling better read article

» Love, friendship, connection

We all need varying degrees of connection - but strong, supportive relationships are essential for a healthy, meaningful life read article

» Regression: how to grow yourself back up

Whenever you feel small or overwhelmed, or have that 'sinking feeling', you may have regressed: lost your adult self and turned into a child again read article

» The link between diet and stress

My latest guest blogger is nutritionist Jos Swingler, of Bespoke Nutrition - he explains why your diet is crucially important in times of stress read article

» Do you 'stuff' your anger?

Anger can be a troublesome emotion - but suppressing it will just make you stressed and depressed, sapping your strength, energy and passion read article

» My new book on bipolar disorder

My new book, Bipolar Disorder: the Essential Guide, goes on sale on 1 July. It's full of help/advice for people with bipolar and those who love them. read article

» Gardening: good for the soul

Having just taken on an allotment, I've remembered why working outdoors is such good therapy read article

» Destigmatising mental health

Catherine Zeta-Jones' announcement that she has bipolar disorder is another step towards removing the stigma still attached to mental health read article

» Action for Happiness

A new charity launched this week, Action for Happiness, wants to make the UK a happier place - I think we should all get behind it read article

» Depression Awareness Week

Events are taking place across the UK to raise awareness/funds for Depression Alliance - as well as tackling the stigma around depression read article

» Money worries and depression

According to the BBC, spiralling debt and financial pressure are causing increased levels of depression. If you're affected, here's what you can do read article

» Could you be stressed without knowing it?

If you have unexplained aches and pains, tension headaches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath or cold hands, you may be suffering from stress read article

» Must-read psychology books - part 2

The second installment of my 'bibliotherapy' course on the best self-help books ever written - this time focusing on depression and compassion read article

» Must-read psychology books - part 1

Here's the first installment in my 'bibiliotherapy' course - introducing the best self-help books ever written read article