What makes us shy?

Research reveals there’s a gap between how ‘liked’ you think you are and how much your friends, colleagues and acquaintances really do enjoy your company. Acting health editor Chloe Gray reports on how to bridge it

Finding out that someone doesn’t like you can feel crippling, but accepting that you won’t always get along with everyone can be truly liberating

Shining a light on the insidious impact of stigma to uncover its real-world effects, and the part in plays it perpetuating mental health issues themselves

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo

The dread that comes with phobias can be crippling but it’s possible to overcome even our worst terrors, as these women discovered

Sometimes the tiniest shifts can create the biggest thrills...