'Petty, jealous or insecure?' Olivia Rodrigo on songwriting

Speaking to the BBC, global superstar Olivia Rodrigo says songwriting lets you explore sides of yourself you 'wouldn't want to show in light of day'.

A simple technique to help with anxiety

Dr Kirren Schnack explains some ways to manage anxiety.

Higher mindfulness and lower self-absorption predict greater compassion within romantic relationships - Communications Psychology

This daily diary study investigates mindfulness, self-absorption, and compassion in romantic relationships. Greater mindfulness is linked to higher compassion, an association that is mediated by reduced self-absorption.

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

People are throwing parties in an effort to read more for fun. The meet-ups are more than a social activity or a way to recharge — they can help improve brain health.

Here’s How Long You Can Use AI Before Your Brain Starts Rotting, According to Scientists

Researchers found that people who used an AI chatbot for help performed worse once the tool was taken away.

Cleaning can have meditative and other mental health benefits

It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that means drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there can be mental health benefits found in such everyday manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. Repetitive tasks like these offer a chance to slow down and be mindful, or let the mind wander. Plus, there's a sense of accomplishment in seeing your results. One tip for mindful cleaning is to focus on the process rather than the end result. Break the task down into steps, and focus only on the one you're doing. And let go of perfection. A famous Zen saying goes: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.”

Accept Difficulty - Rick Hanson, PhD

When things are difficult, we often add a lot of unnecessary frustration, anxiety, and self-criticism by resisting the difficulty of them – often with an underlying attitude of “it shouldn’t be this way." Find more peace by accepting difficulty instead of getting aggravated by it.

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Meaningful Music Listening: Rediscovering The Album

This Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026), Dr Claire Renfrew encourages us to listen to albums in full to support our mental wellbeing.