Mental Health

Over one million people living with cancer in the UK say this will be the ‘hardest year of their life’. If you’re worried about your finances, Macmillan Cancer Support is here for you The cost of living crisis is impacting many of us in some way or another, but for those living with cancer, this

Join us on a fascinating adventure through the rich history of reading aloud, and meet us in the present day, when we’ve never needed the wellbeing benefits more Reading aloud is an activity we might assume is just for young children who can’t read themselves. However, when my 10-year-old daughter recently asked me to read

The act of self-harm is a sign we need support, but how can we recognise this and ask for help? Despite how far we’ve come in many aspects of mental health acceptance and understanding, self-harm still feels like one of those topics seeped in stigma and misunderstanding. While I’m open about a lot of my

Over half (58%) of healthcare professionals have difficulty sourcing reliable health information to share with patients according to a 2022 survey conducted by The Patient Information Forum (PIF) With so much online information available, knowing where to go and who to trust can be tricky. The spread of misinformation can easily escalate with the mix

Have you ever opened up, only to be met with dismissal? This one’s for you Imagine you’re having a really tough time, so you decide to turn to a friend. You lay out all your emotions over a cuppa, explaining how totally deflated, frustrated, and overwhelmed you feel, hoping your pal will relate. You wait

Self-love writer and co-founder of The Rising Circle, Vex King, joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about the experiences that shaped him and the impact of practising self-love Vex King is a Sunday Times bestseller and internationally renowned for his beautiful work on self-love and compassion, and as he shares on Happiful’s podcast, the drive to

Every parent goes through That Phase. The one where your child, no matter what you try, seems to struggle to poo. It’s estimated up to one in three children in the UK has constipation. at any one time, thanks to illness, poor diet, fear of using the toilet, and poor toilet training. It comes as

Good work-life balance can sometimes feel elusive and unattainable, so we’re breaking it down into its six key pillars Poor work-life balance can snatch life’s joyous moments away from us, and be detrimental to our mental health and wellbeing. But levelling it out isn’t usually straightforward. Here, with the help of Dr Kirstie Fleetwood Meade,

Unwanted, and unhelpful, advice can range from irritating to triggering, so we’ve gathered together some tips to help you handle it Have you ever noticed how often people offer unsolicited diet and nutrition advice? At work, celebrating a birthday with cake? Someone chimes in with their thoughts on the matter. Let someone know you’re feeling

A wellbeing ritual favoured by the Victorians might just be the answer to our 21st-century ‘nervous ailments’… I daydream, sometimes, about the sea. It’s not far from my house, but always feels like it’s somewhere foreign and exhilarating whenever I act on the urge to hear the waves crashing. Just being able to see the

Kassandra Reinhardt, the face behind popular YouTube channel, Yoga with Kassandra, tells us of her journey into yoga, the importance of practice and why bitesize might be better Whether you’re a regular yogi or are just starting out, it’s likely you’ll be familiar with Kassandra Reinhardt – or at least her YouTube channel, Yoga with

We’ve gathered together some positive news from the past month to break through the noise and show you there’s good in the world 1. Write on time Two transatlantic pen pals, who have been messaging since 1938, celebrated their 100th birthdays with their first video call. The milestone moment saw the lifelong friends, Geoff from

With almost one in two carers stating that the cost of living is having a negative effect on their mental health, we take a closer look and highlight the support that’s available New findings from Surewise.com reveal that nearly one in two carers agree that the current economic crisis is negatively impacting their mental health,

With one in eight of us feeling tired all the time, could sleep tourism help us feel more rested and relaxed? Or is it just another wellness trend to get us to book a new kind of vacation? As a nation, we are tired. According to YouGov, one in four of us feels tired most

What does it feel like to reach rock bottom, and start to recover from that? We hear from three people who’ve reached out and received much-needed support from charities in the toughest of times. By sharing their experiences, they hope to help you, or someone you love, to reach out, too… Consuming the news right

We’ve never been more connected, but the ever-present onslaught of information can be difficult to deal with – here’s how to cope Sometimes, it can feel like our entire day is made up of social media notifications, breaking news alerts, and streams of work and personal messages. If it’s not updates on conflicts around the

In a world where loneliness and isolation seep into the lives of many, an innovative scheme is bringing together older people with those seeking accommodation. Here, Kathryn Wheeler meets a household who made the move, to find out why it works for them On an extraordinarily cold Thursday evening, I park my car outside a

Queer spaces are vital hubs for LGBTQIA+ people, combatting loneliness and deepening connections, so what’s behind the decline in their numbers? Alessandra Vescio takes a closer look When talking about the experience of queer people, it is very common for the word ‘community’ to come up. LGBTQIA+ people themselves often recognise that they are part

A new five-year study claims that, with the right support, children could quickly resolve phobias According to the NHS, an estimated 10 million people in the UK live with a phobia – making it the most common type of anxiety disorder. More than just a feeling of being scared of something, phobias can be all-consuming,

From a book that will reignite your creativity to an outdoor activity made for moments of reflection, try something new with our enriching suggestions 1. Page-turners My Year In Small Drawings: Notice, Draw, Appreciate by Matilda Tristram If you’re seeking a new creative outlet, this wonderfully visual diary is a fantastic place to start. From

New data from Mental Health First Aid England reveals that managers are ‘out of their depth’ when it comes to their team’s mental health. We share some useful tips and resources that can help Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA England) has revealed that three-quarters of managers are worried about the impact that the rising

What are our key feelings, and how can accepting them enhance our lives? The vast spectrum of emotions can be a minefield. It can be hard to know how to express the things we’re feeling, in part because being ‘in touch’ with our own emotions doesn’t always come naturally – at least, perhaps in this

Having a baby is truly life-changing, but it can also shift our relationship with our physical selves. From our wardrobe to our own identity, we look at our bodies in a whole new way after becoming a mum. Here, we explore how to find a better relationship with your body in the postpartum period While

When your emotions and senses are heightened, try these tips ‘Being triggered’ usually refers to encountering something – a place, action, sound, smell, picture, or anything else – causing someone to recall a traumatic experience from their past. When someone is triggered, they may have a very intense emotional reaction. They might panic, feel overwhelmed,

Have affirmations and manifestation had a trendy new rebrand? Or is there something more to the new #LuckyGirlSyndrome trend taking over TikTok? We’re constantly finding new ways to rebrand our habits, experiences, and ourselves. #LuckyGirlSyndrome has taken over as the latest trend, with over 396 million views, as of February 13 2023. In recent times

What’s the deal with wellbeing retreats? Are these events worth the high cost? How can we recreate one at home? Health and wellbeing retreats aren’t a new thing, but we’re certainly seeing more of these taking place, and they’re selling out fast. There are a variety of retreats available – from week-long retreats taking place

Could the root of a good night’s sleep start with how you begin your day? Sleep is more than just a time for your body and mind to rest. During the night, your body rebuilds muscles you’ve worn down during the day and, according to a study by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and

We explore the benefits of therapeutic writing and how it could support you My days tend to have the same bookends. My mornings start with a 10-minute meditation and they end with a 10-minute journaling session. Writing in a journal is something I’ve been doing since I was 12 and, during a particularly tough time