Mental Health
Read the latest features on all things mental health, from advice on anxiety and depression to personal experiences of mental illness and the experts and remedies that can help boost your mental wellbeing
Wellbeing
Wellness Wallet: I’m a 30-year-old beauty CEO and I spend £185.50 a month on wellness
October 19th 2020
Massages, HIIT and soothing candles and sleep spray are a priority for Roccabox’s Tia Roqaa >>>
Mind
Bryony Gordon: "Lockdown appealed to my inner gremlin because I didn't have to connect with other people"
October 9th 2020
The mental health activist and writer on why doing the very thing she feared most kept away her inner demons >>>
Health
I’m one year into recovery and these are the best non-alcoholic drinks I’ve tried
October 9th 2020
After one year sober, Hattie Sloggett knows her way around a non-alcoholic drink. Here are the ones she rates - sugary concoctions not welcome >>>
Mind
Is this the smell of optimism? Why rose is having a real moment
October 6th 2020
Rose is the self-care scent to look for to lift our spirits in these uncertain times, according to aromatherapists. With searches for positivity up by 200%, this is how rose is coming to the rescue >>>
Wellbeing
Why this celeb-approved immunity-boosting face mask has seen a 900% increase in sales in lockdown
October 1st 2020
Never-ending bad news got you feeling down? Victoria Beckham and Chrissy Teigen's favourite LED face mask could be the answer; it claims to boost immunity and improve low mood as well as plump skin >>>
Mind
Why it's totally normal to feel uneasy wearing a mask
September 18th 2020
Mask anxiety is a real condition according to mental health experts and it's more common than you think. Try these 7 ways to feel better in your face covering >>>
Mind
What happens to a busy control freak on a meditation retreat?
September 14th 2020
Will Williams, has taught hundreds of people to meditate from Kate Winslet to Take That. We sent GTG editor Victoria Woodhall, and her inner control freak, on his weekend retreat. Boy did she need it – and probably so do you >>>
Health
The reasons why so many women are suffering from IBS
September 14th 2020
There's been a spike in people contacting IBS helplines since lockdown and women account for two thirds of IBS cases in the UK; leading doctor Rangan Chatterjee thinks he knows why. Here’s how to get to the root of digestive issues and ensure you’re taken seriously at the GP’s >>>
Wellbeing
Stress: our top 10 questions answered by GP Dr Rangan Chatterjee
August 26th 2020
How do you fix stress headaches? What’s the best stress relief supplement? And why does stress make PMS worse? We put our most pressing questions to the stress doctor of the moment. Here’s the advice he knows will work >>>
Wellbeing
Instagram is stopping us from breathing properly – and it’s terrible for our anxiety
July 27th 2020
Tech apnea is when we forget to breathe when we're scrolling or typing; here's what it does to our body and how to stop it >>>
Fitness
Why did my workout feel rubbish today?
July 6th 2020
Even the biggest exercise fans have off days - here’s what could be causing your bad session and how to fix it >>>
Wellbeing
7 ayurvedic tips on how to keep cool in the heat
June 25th 2020
Struggling to keep a clear head in the heat? Ayurveda expert Jillian Lavender shares how to cool down in the summer Pitta season >>>
Wellbeing
Nicola Bonn: life lessons from top wise women in beauty
June 17th 2020
From Hollywood actors to body positivity campaigners and veterans of the beauty industry, they all open up to beauty podcaster Nicola Bonn. Here's what she's learned from their stories >>>
Zen Mistress
Yoga teachers of colour to follow and practice with
June 10th 2020
If these inspiring yoga teachers aren't already on your radar, try their classes now >>>
Mind
How to deal with the anxiety attack 'hangover'
June 5th 2020
Panic attacks are hard enough at the time, but what about that sense of feeling completely drained in the aftermath? Judy Johnson finds out how to recover, with tips on dealing with anxiety and the after effects of an attack >>>
Wellbeing
Ateh Jewel: how to take a stand on racial inequality in beauty and in life
June 4th 2020
The writer and producer reveals how it feels to suffer daily microaggressions, in life and in the beauty industry – and how we can all step up. Starting now >>>
Mind
Why do we find it so hard to accept acts of kindness?
May 22nd 2020
The theme of 2020’s Mental Health Awareness week was kindness, so why do we find it so hard to accept it from others? >>>
Mind
Skin hunger: how lack of touch in lockdown is affecting us
May 22nd 2020
If you’re suffering from low mood and inability to sleep, it could be down to this condition identified by psychologists >>>
Mind
The 6 best supplements to help you stay mentally strong
May 18th 2020
Good nutrition is vital for building up mental resilience in trying times. These are the mood-boosting vitamins and minerals to have in your mental first aid kit, says nutritionist Rob Hobson >>>
Fitness
7 exercises to boost your mental health
May 7th 2020
With physical exercise being prescribed on the NHS as a form of therapy, we ask the experts which workouts best improve our mental wellbeing as well as our bodies >>>
Wellbeing
Why are lockdown Mondays so much harder?
April 27th 2020
Whisper it, do you secretly want those BC (before coronavirus) Monday blues back? There are good reasons why lockdown Mondays are more of a struggle, say mental health experts >>>
Wellbeing
8 techniques to strengthen your breathing and calm anxiety
April 12th 2020
Try these breath techniques for health and wellbeing >>>
Wellbeing
Why you shouldn't feel guilty about stress or boredom eating during lockdown
April 7th 2020
It's natural to want to eat more when we’re bored or stressed but feeling guilty about it won’t help, says dietitian Sophie Medlin, who has this advice for stopping stress snacking >>>
Mind
The best supplements and natural remedies for anxiety
April 7th 2020
Feeling more anxious than normal? Us too. Give your body and mind a helping hand to cope with anxiety with these mental health-boosting supplements >>>
Health
Our GP's story: "Covid pneumonia made me feel like I'd been poisoned"
April 3rd 2020
Being hospitalised with coronavirus and self-isolating away from her children pushed GTG's columnist and doctor Johanna Ward to the brink. For a while, it was touch and go. She shares the lessons we all need to learn >>>
