Talking to yourself: a good antidote to loneliness — or the sign of a real problem?

Psychologists give us their verdict. During the pandemic, Daniel Lavelle has gone from uttering a few words of encouragement to himself to having full-blown arguments. Does he need help? In this insight into the world of controlled self-talk, he talks to several psychologists about what purpose solo discussions serve and reveals why they can have enormous benefits to wellbeing.