Mental Health

The UK government has outlined the steps it will take to support children and young people’s mental health in the fallout of the pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives and wellbeing of children and young people in unprecedented ways and, while we have an end in sight for restrictions, it’s now the time

Recovery is never a linear journey but, as Laura shares with her experience of anorexia, you can break free from destructive cycles, and find the courage and strength you never knew you had There’s a huge difference between loss of appetite and control of appetite. Anorexia, for me, was an inability to cope with emotions

World Book Day 2021: take a break from fictional characters and share historical family legacies Instead of dressing up as their favourite fictional character this year, World Book Day might look a little different for the school children of 2021. In the final leg of the last lockdown (hopefully!), families are paying tribute to unsung

Discover the signs and signals that a friendship has turned toxic Good friends support our most audacious dreams and empower us to be the best version of ourselves. However, the truth is, many of us are walking around clinging to unhealthy friendships. We have a hardwired fear system built into us which often causes us

We see a lot of information about easing the anxiety around catching coronavirus – but what happens if you actually get it? During this pandemic a lot of us have seen anxiety levels rise. For many this fear centres around us catching the illness or loved ones falling ill. I know for me, I’ve mostly

Go on a journey with these five bite-sized servings of meal inspiration It’s a sense that has the power to completely transport us to another time and place, but how much are you utilising your tastebuds for your wellbeing? “The relationship we have between food and our emotions starts when we are infants, and continues

Skin, lead singer of Skunk Anansie, DJ and author of It Takes Blood and Guts, joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about her memoir and blazing a phenomenal trail throughout her life to date Skin is sitting in her New York home when we speak for Happiful’s podcast I am. I have. It’s mid-morning in the

Whether it’s with a partner, colleague, friend, or family member, we get some expert insight into managing arguments, communicating in the throes of passion, and discovering your ‘conflict style’ Like it or not – and, let’s be honest, most of the time we don’t – conflict and arguments come hand-in-hand with relationships. That’s not to

Let your mum know how much she means to you, with these thoughtful, sustainable gifts for Mother’s Day After the year that we’ve all had, many of us have a newfound appreciation for our families. With long-awaited reunions looming on the horizons, make this Mother’s Day one to remember with our pick of sustainable, thoughtful

The rates of self-harm are rising, and while asking for help is often the first step to feeling better, it’s a topic we struggle to talk about. Today, Samaritans are calling on the government to prioritise support for people who self-harm We want to talk about self-harm. We know people struggle to talk about self-harm,

If you’ve had a positive experience with a particular mental health treatment, it can be tempting to want to nudge your loved ones along that same path, so that they can reap similar rewards. But how can you do it sensitively, and what happens if they aren’t interested? When we see our nearest and dearest

Adrienne Herbert, host of the acclaimed podcast ‘Power Hour’ and now author of a book of the same name, shares the simple change to your routine that could transform your whole day. Adrienne’s voice is so familiar to me that when we first speak I have to remind myself that we haven’t actually met before.

As the number of children who have attempted suicide or self-harmed continues to rise, we take a look at why this might be, and get expert advice on supporting the young people in our lives According to a paper published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, 7% of children have attempted suicide by the age

Formal exams have been cancelled in favour of teacher-led assessments The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the education system in a big way, with various attempts made by the government to soften the blow to those taking exams. Last year, the approach was described by many as chaotic as a controversial algorithm was initially used to

They say nothing can prepare you for your first baby, and that might well be true. But here, with the help of a counsellor, we explore preventive relationship counselling, and uncover the benefits that it can unlock for you and your family It goes without saying that the decision to start a family is a

If you’re facing job concerns that are affecting your mental health because of the pandemic, you’re not alone With  the UK unemployment rate rising according to the latest figures from the ONS, a new report warns that unemployment and job uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic will have a profound effect on mental health across the

The author, entertainment entrepreneur, and life coach opens up about her memoir – Falling Love Notes – her experience with grief, misconceptions about being an adoptee, and why she wants to reach others with her story Hi Samantha! What inspired you to tell your story with Falling Love Notes? I’ve always wanted to share my

Founder of The Book of Man Martin Robinson rejoins Happiful’s podcast to talk about his new book, self exploration and what it really means to be an entrepreneur Editor, journalist and founder of The Book of Man Martin Robinson returns to Happiful’s podcast two years after his first interview, to talk about BOM and his

Having grown up in their parents’ pubs, best friends Alex and Lisa were used to being around people who drank regularly. It was normal. But sometimes we can’t see the impact alcohol is having on us when everyone around us is drinking as well… I met my best friend Lisa in the early 1990s when

Dozens of mental health hubs are being set up across England to help traumatised NHS staff struggling with their mental health, after treating patients in the COVID-19 pandemic NHS personnel are encouraged to ring one of the new hubs if they are struggling and will receive advice and referral support from psychologists, therapists, recovery workers

With help from a decluttering expert, we explore tips for tackling mess when you’re going through a difficult time When we’re going through periods of low mood and depression, it can be easy to let clutter build up in our homes to the point where it becomes overwhelming. As our motivation wavers and things start

Sometimes, depression can creep up on us in unexpected and subtle ways. Did you know about these unusual symptoms? Depression is one of the most prominent mental health conditions worldwide, and it’s likely that if you haven’t experienced it yourself, someone close to you has. For some, depression can be something that affects them in

Encourage your own happiness and growth this March. Explore ways of overcoming personal challenges, and be inspired to nurture your own mental wellbeing 1. Page-turners All On The Board: Inspirational quotes from the TfL underground duo What began as just two Transport for London employees who wanted to brighten up a ‘Keep Right’ sign with

Award-winning entrepreneur Leanne Pero has been working solidly for the past 20 years while also living with the aftermath of cancer and childhood abuse. Here, she shares how burnout signalled to her that it was time to stop, re-evaluate, and start prioritising her own mental health Leanne Pero is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of Black

Get in the zone with these tracks from across the genres We’ve all be there, your to-do list is sitting untouched while your mind wanders and brain fog descends. You need to get your head in the game, but how? Music has the ability to both soothe and energise us, and can have a real

Covid-19 has brought with it both direct and indirect traumas. Here, with the help of a psychotherapist, we explore how you can begin to process, validate, and heal from this experience Something truly transformational has happened over the last 12 months. In the first lockdown, many of us were forced to stop. And in doing

Overwhelmed by bad news? We’ve gathered together some feel-good stories, highlighting the weird and the wonderful 1. You can now gift a tree, and even watch it grow We’re all trying to be a bit more aware of the world around us, and the ways that we’re able to make a difference to tackle global

If you’re regularly bogged down by negative thoughts, it might be time to change the narrative with one ‘fast’ that we can endorse When I think of fasting, it’s often associated with giving up some of the good stuff, such as chocolate or cake! But a negativity fast is quite the opposite: it’s actively tuning