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First smartphones made work inescapable. Then came the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. We are more overstretched and stressed than ever before – but there’s a way out

Ayrshire father and son Dougie and Craig Potter tell how they lost their beloved wife and mum, Theresa, to the coronary heart disease she didn’t know she had.

It may come as no surprise to learn many children have been affected by anxiety during the pandemic, especially while under lockdown. So what are the signs of anxiety to look for?

A cost of living taskforce set up to help with winter crisis is now expected to be needed for much longer with support needed for vulnerable families and a 'new anxiety' now emerging from people who have never needed help in the past and are now struggling

The County Durham star has spoken up about how she manages her insecurities around work to help others on World Mental Health Day

After skyrocketing to fame, the TV star 'wanted to disappear' and called Samaritans 20 times - now she's an ambassador for the charity and is backing a campaign to 'be kind to your mind' as 7 in 10 people suffer with Sunday anxiety as a new week looms

"You should try meditation."

The family live out of a van and travel around looking for natural spaces to settle where the little ones can learn and do whatever they like

Throughout the pandemic, many families have struggled with fears about COVID, employment and lock-downs – all while experiencing disruption to things like school, childcare, social support services and beloved activities. It has been stressful for some, traumatic for others.

Guardian readers share their experiences of children distressed about attending school

WHO reported in 2017 that there were about 9,000 psychiatrists practising in India, which equates to 0.75% per lakh of people