Feeling out of sorts? Knowing what to pay attention to can help you take control of your mental health

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More of us need mental health support than ever before, but few can afford it and waiting lists are stretched. So, when can – and can’t – you step up and be your own therapist, asks Jennifer Savin, and how do you start?

Busyness as a badge of honour. Missed moments with loved ones. A whirring mind alienated from a neglected body. These were all symptoms – or occupational hazards – of being a success. Or so one founder thought, until the reckoning came. Here, she shares her learnings from the other side

All Blacks legend SIR JOHN KIRWAN faced a mental health battle bigger than any on-field obstacle

When women live with chronic physical illness, psychological therapy is often offered. This can help, but it’s no substitute for medical care, and can harm health in the process, argues Dr Sula Windgassen