Longer reads from our psychologists, written for the reader who is genuinely working something out.
Self-criticism and self-compassion are two dials, not one. Research suggests the harsh side sits closer to distress, so easing it may be the first step.
Matthew Hallam2 Nov 2026Feeling adrift in your twenties is common and not a sign something is wrong. Meaning protects wellbeing, and searching for it is hardest without a sense of control. Small, values-based steps tend to help.
Natalia Cajide19 Oct 2026Many young men reach for a version of Stoicism that means feeling less. Research suggests that tends to track lower wellbeing and less help-seeking. The Stoicism that helps is about acting on what you can influence, not going numb.
Matthew Hallam8 Oct 2026Ongoing stress changes attention, memory and mood by acting on the same brain systems. The changes are real, and they ease as the load comes down.
Natalia Cajide4 Sep 2026Perimenopause shifts mood, memory and sense of self, often unseen. A psychologist on why these changes are real, common, and not yours to carry alone.
Natalia Cajide20 Jul 2026AI helps people think, but misses crisis cues and mirrors distorted beliefs. A psychologist's rules for safer use, with copy-paste prompts.
Matthew Hallam9 Mar 2026A reflection on the Five Remembrances, an ancient Buddhist contemplation, and how facing impermanence can deepen presence and meaning each day.
Natalia Cajide26 Aug 2025One email a month from Equal Psychology with our newest posts, guides and worksheets.
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