When they’re all out to get you

How can a single traumatic event cause day-to-day distress?

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

The mental illness epidemic

Medical labels have undeniable upsides, but a new book argues that the increasing pathologisation of everyday differences can do more harm than good… and doesn’t always lead to better outcomes. What’s the solution?

LETTERS

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