Mental Health
How Triggers Can Become Teachers (and Bring More Peace)
I used to think being triggered meant someone else was doing something wrong. Someone interrupted me, showed up late again, or spoke too loudly. My...
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests | Mental health
Salsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and African musical...
Pro-Ana communities: a safe space and a dangerous path
Eating disorders are common, with an estimated one in 20 people in the UK affected by them (Beat, 2026). There is increasing evidence that social...
Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle
Sometimes the most meaningful shifts in health don’t begin with a new supplement or a perfect diet. One of my most profound changes didn’t start in...
How Bill Oddie was a comfort to me | Bill Oddie
Sad to hear of Bill Oddie’s death (Report, 27 July). He first grabbed my attention in I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again, a 1960s radio show with fine...
Beyond the red hat: brain networks in premenstrual dysphoric disorder
There are books that stay with you for years. I first read Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood as a teenager, and Midori has stayed with me ever since:...
Most Recommended Books From Wellness Mama Podcast Guests
I’ve shared my favorite health and wellness books over the years, and now I want to share with you the best books recommended by podcast guests. Many...
‘They accepted the money but didn’t take care of my child’: what Luna Wong’s death reveals about the treatment of international students in the UK | Mental health
As a young teen, one of Luna Wong’s favourite things to do was to walk to a bridge near her home in Hong Kong and sit there for a while, listening to...
The PETRUSHKA tool: matching antidepressants to people’s needs and preferences
Antidepressants are known to help many people with depression, but the same drug does not work equally well for everyone. Treatment response and side...
Why It’s Hard to Stick to a Diet (& What to Do About It)
Obesity in the United States continues to rise each year. Many people are looking for ways to stick to a diet and attain a healthy weight once and...
