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Inner-city pressures date back thousands of years
The ruins of what may be the world's first urban centre show that people were grappling with many of the same issues we face today
As the mercury rises, make sure you don't get summer SAD
Staying out of the sun completely can leave us deficient in vitamin D and prone to depressive symptoms
It's true – the internet is enough to make you sick
On the one hand, the deluge of conflicting health information is fuelling a rise in obsessive anxiety. On the other, it is making people lose faith in research altogether
Burn-out can be a killer but is easily preventable
New enhanced definition gives us another compelling reason to improve workplace wellbeing
Let's not allow artificial intelligence to reinforce very real stereotypes
Most digital assistants have female voices, because consumers say that they find them warmer and kinder. Surely, our bold, innovative, tech-driven world should be moving away from such gender biases
Silence is golden but it can also be elusive
With silent retreats becoming increasingly popular, we could all do with a little introspection
Can you imagine being happy in a world without the wonders of nature?
As thousands of species are driven to extinction, psychological studies have found that our mental wellbeing is intrisically linked to that of the natural world
Unhappy meals – why fast food is bad for mental health
Studies have found a link between high-fat, high-sugar processed foods and the incidence of depression
Why ending a 996 work culture isn't as simple as 9-to-5
Even when we are not talking shop, we are often thinking about it and straining under the pressures of a self-imposed 24/7 work schedule
Why Ramadan has much in common with endurance sports
Marathon runners talk about flagging at the 20-mile mark but there are other rewards at the end of the holy month that go beyond gold, silver and bronze, writes Justin Thomas
Just why is Vimto such a Ramadan staple?
The enduring appeal of this plum-coloured beverage, concocted more than a century ago in England, lies in its history
Are we losing our collective memory with looted antiquities?
The looting of antiquities in war-torn countries has a significant impact on our culture and history
The anguish of childhood bullying can last a lifetime
Studies have shown that people who experience victimisation as children are more likely to experience severe mental health issues as adults
The internet really can bring out the worst in people
Studies have found that using pseudonyms may contribute to an increase in antisocial and criminal behaviour online
We may never find a cure for depression, but a holistic approach will make it easier to live with
A recent conference in Dubai emphasised the progress that can be made by combining the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology and philosophy
