It’s a typical scenario. You’re faced with a lingering problem, like an argument with a friend, a looming deadline, or a difficult decision. You think you should try to tackle it, but all you really ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Many working dogs have to cope with sirens, sudden loud noises and flashing lights while carrying out vital work that keeps humans safe. Visual and acoustic distractions distinctly affect people's ...

This winter has felt that much worse than ever before. Whether or not it’s true, it seems greyer, colder and the sun is currently only gracing the UK with a brief weekly appearance. I’m not the only ...

Failure can be hard to handle. A big swing and a miss — whether it’s in your personal or professional life — can distort your vision of yourself, torpedoing confidence and convincing you that you’re ...

More than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain reach for chocolate or other comfort foods to cope, with new research showing that eating offers pleasure, distraction and relief from negative ...

Across the United States this year, more and more policies banning student cellphone use in K-12 schools are being enacted at state and district levels. While cellphones are a major source of ...

Watching your parents grow old, weak and frail can be challenging. Prepare for the inevitable using these three coping strategies. As our parents age, we find ourselves on a challenging emotional ...

Our homes are often a reflection of not just our personal identity and self-expression, but also our mental state. Cleanliness and mental health are linked, but there are also a number of other “red ...