Sad clown paradox: why tears often lie behind the laughs

‘No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.’ That was the view of Aristotle. It’s a powerful idea that has travelled down the ages. Tales of creative artists who have experienced

Lee Mack is Britain’s wittiest man and creator of the longest-running sitcom currently on TV. But is the secret of his success down to comedy genes, the hyperfocus of ADHD – or meditation and sobriety?

From friendships to schoolwork, autism has impacted almost every aspect of my life. But it has its unique advantages… says Annabel Fenwick Elliott

Going through tough times? Getting help can have meaningful impact on your mental wellbeing, says Ali Horsfall

Comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest and funniest, but often overlooked, names in showbiz

Sam Parker thought anger was for others, but by keeping the peace, he’d sacrificed his own. He tells Sarah Maber how he reclaimed his rage