Life under the microscope: public criticism and mental health
Why one insult outweighs a hundred compliments, what public criticism does to the body, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones when you are in the public eye — as…
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In-depth writing on psychotherapy, emotions and relationships — clear to read, grounded in the profession.
Couples therapy before things get hard: before the wedding or moving in
The best time to work on a relationship is often when everything is still fine. What research on prevention programmes shows, and which conversations are worth having first.
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ADHD and sleep: why the mind only wakes up in the evening
Just when you should go to bed, your mind switches on. Why the body clock often runs late with ADHD, why the usual advice falls short, and what to try tonight.
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Where low self-confidence comes from: early experience and internal working models
Nobody is born doubting themselves. How a parent's gaze, criticism and conditional love become the voice in your head — and how that path can be walked back.
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A young talent leaving home: moving to a club at sixteen
When a young athlete moves to a club or academy at sixteen, they go through two transitions at once. On homesickness, parents at a distance and what happens when the answer is…
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When a parent is depressed: what children need
Children of depressed parents are more vulnerable, but risk is not destiny. What protects them, how to explain the illness in a way that fits their age, and when a child starts…
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Self-image, self-worth, self-confidence: how they differ and how each is built
Self-image, self-worth and self-confidence aren't synonyms. What each one means, how they feed each other, and which of them you are really strengthening.
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Medication-overuse headache: when the “just in case” tablet becomes part of the loop
What medication-overuse headache is, why it is not a sign of weakness, and how fear of pain and shame shape how often you reach for a tablet.
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How to take criticism without falling apart
Why criticism hurts so much, how to tell a remark about what you did from a verdict on who you are, and how to ask for feedback yourself.
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Therapy or medication for anxiety: what the research shows
Psychotherapy, medication or both? What research says about treating anxiety, what happens after treatment ends, and how to prepare for the decision together with your doctor.
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