Psychology

Feeling lonely? These eight books might help

Psychologists, therapists and other experts share the works they recommend to people who are struggling to connect.

Sumiko at 62: Ageing means loss. So what is there to be grateful for – and how?

The science of gratitude, in its current form, is about 25 years old and relatively young, but there is already a substantial body of research.

Confessions of a serial mover who is trying to put down roots

The writer enjoys the verdant green land and a beautiful rainbow in her new neighbourhood.

Ulrich Siegmund, sunny face of the AfD, bids for power in German state election

Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, speaks on stage during a campaign rally ahead of Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Naumburg, Germany August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Limerence: A kind of obsessive attraction that is not love

Limerence is more than a crush, psychologists say, and it can persist for months or years.

What is body dysmorphic disorder?

It may look like vanity, but body dysmorphic disorder is a debilitating mental health condition.

Borderline personality disorder: When reckless behaviour means something more

Volatile relationships, reckless behaviour and self-sabotage are hallmarks of borderline personality disorder, which can masquerade as other conditions.

Feel out of step with a group? That can be a good thing

Otroverts don't feel part of a group but the world could do with more of them.

Commentary

When is it okay to bring our ‘B-game’ to life?

We have been brought up to celebrate famously talented people who pushed themselves - and perhaps, others too - in their quest for perfection.

870 psychologists enrol in professional body as Singapore plans mandatory registration

Only psychologists who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in applied psychology, with a recognised area of specialisation, are eligible for registration.

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