Richard A. Friedman, New York Times

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Is lockdown making you depressed, or are you bored?

We shouldn’t pathologise unpleasant emotions — but we shouldn’t do something about them

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Good news on coronavirus? Risk of death 'minimal'

The impulse to secure your safety is understandable, but may prove counterproductive

A student wears a face mask to protect against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as he leaves the campus of the UCLA college in Westwood, California on March 6, 2020. Three UCLA students are currently being tested for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) by the LA Departement of Public Health, according to the UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. / AFP / Mark RALSTON

Mass killers may not be different from you or me

Most of them are not mentally ill. They are just filled with hate — and well armed

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Off the Cuff: Swimming taught me about happiness

It’s not about how fast you can go, it’s more about the technique

Happiness is a side effect of living well — just like speed can be the result of excellent swimming technique

Is burnout real?

The World Health Organisation says so. But it’s in danger of medicalising everyday stress

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