Mid-life crisis: a psychologist explains how to embrace it

he quest for better midlife health usually begins with a shocking photo. Who is that tired person in the pic? A stressful house move, work challenges and a slide into my 40s had left me feeling old. I

Are you in a slump? Perhaps you want to freshen up your look or you’d like to address decades old problems of debt or toxic relationships. Instead of endlessly procrastinating or worrying unnecessaril

The phrase ‘midlife crisis’ is often used flippantly about men buying flashy cars or cycling in Lycra. Yet middle age can seriously affect a man’s mental health

Think, for a moment, about your hopes and fears for the future. Do you see your 60s, 70s or 80s as a time of growth and opportunity? Will ageing bring wisdom, status and friendship? Or do you see your

You’re not depressed, but neither are you excited by life. So what can you do about it?

Want to reach a ripe old age? Being alive and kicking in your 80s and 90s might seem appealing, but how many ‘good years’ you have later in life is dependent on healthy ageing. Older people are often