Mental Health

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day by opening yourself up to the kindness happening every day The world doesn’t always feel like a kind place to be, and for many of us, the last 12 months have felt especially unkind. Recognising that and determined to shift the mood, this year’s Random Acts of Kindness Day

Rosie Green joins Happiful’s podcast to share her thoughts on heartbreak, healing and finding the positives in an unexpected change in life direction Award-winning journalist Rosie Green has released a new book, and it’s one that’s been needed for years. How to heal a broken heart: From rock bottom to reinvention (via ugly crying on

A new report has revealed that redundancy amongst over-50s rose by 240% in 2020, with campaigners warning the worst is yet to come Data from Rest Less, a digital community supporting over-50s revealed that redundancies in this age bracket rose from 4.2% per 1,000 employees to 14.4% per 1,000 last year. That meant 35,000 people

Find your power hour Energy can be a slippery little sucker and, the truth is, we all have different ebbs and flows throughout the day. One of the best ways to harness it is to spot when you feel most energetic. Are you a morning person who feels they can take on the world before

If voicing your thoughts and emotions out loud feels intimidating, why not try therapeutic writing, which could do wonders for your mental health? There are many ways that the arts can guide us through difficult times – one of which is through therapeutic writing. You don’t need an English degree, to be the next Shakespeare,

Learn how to discover you and your partner’s love languages, and unlock a whole new level of communication Communication – we all know it’s one of the key factors in a healthy, happy relationship. But, when it comes to expressing love, what happens if you’re speaking entirely different languages? The concept of “love languages” comes

The latest findings highlight a link between damaging male stereotypes and poor mental health If you stopped to think about it, it’s likely that within minutes you’d be able to list countless examples of damaging gendered stereotypes that you have encountered in the media. From the hyper-masculine womanisers on reality TV shows to useless dads

Do you know these scientists and the work they’re doing to stop coronavirus? Whether you’ve had the vaccine yet or not, the very fact that we have multiple vaccines against coronavirus already is incredible. But do you know who has been working to make this happen? I’ll be honest – I didn’t until today. Today

The path to finding true love doesn’t come without its challenges, but don’t let first-date nerves hold you back from taking that initial step A racing heart, clammy hands, and a million and one thoughts rushing around your head – first dates are intimidating things. Whether you’ve met the person before, or this will be

Dating apps can provide a way to socialise and boost your confidence, particularly under current restrictions, but could they be doing more harm than good? At this time, dating apps can bring about a direct line of communication, a means to socialise and meet new people without breaching pandemic restrictions or even your health. They

Worried about getting back on the road after lockdown? Here are some tips to help ease the anxiety If you’ve not been driving much over the past few months, chances are you might feel a little worried about getting back on the road when lockdown restrictions ease. And, if you are suffering from driving nerves

Father of two and author of the recently released Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, shares how being a dad completely changed his perspective on life and writing, on Happiful’s podcast I am. I have Nikesh Shukla’s podcast Brown Baby has the most joyful intro music I have heard in recent times.

Don’t get caught in a trap, learn how to spot manipulation in action, and break free for good Throughout our lives, we’re bound to come into contact with manipulative people. It could be in the workplace, in a friendship, or a relationship – it might even be a family member. Manipulation comes in many different

Nearly half of us have felt like we needed time off during the pandemic, but most don’t take it Since the Coronavirus pandemic started last year, we’ve all had to deal with a whole new rafter of stresses on top of our usual lot. For some this has exacerbated existing mental health issues, for others

What’s more painful, gritting our teeth during an intimate moment or opening up emotionally? For women, discussions about painful sex start early. The fear of our first time hurting can be enough to put us off. The promise of it getting better, however, spurs us on. But what if, for some people, it never gets

For your partner, friend, or even yourself – do something different this year, with our selection of the best sustainable and quirky Valentine’s Day gifts Heart-shaped foil balloons and a cheesy teddy-bear? Come on now, we can do better than that. Letting loved ones know that we appreciate and care about them is something that

A £3.5 million award to The Reading Agency has injected new life into libraries’ mental health and wellbeing programmes For those who are struggling with their mental health, reading can be a lifeline – offering escapism, comfort, and hope. In their prime, libraries were often a hub of community life, but – as findings from

From missing out on important moments to taking on new roles, we look at the opportunities and challenges new dads have had to contend with in lockdown For both new mums and new dads, the past year has been an especially difficult one. Not only have new parents had to cope with the stress of

Becoming a parent is life-changing in many ways, but with much of your baby’s first years centred on their development and milestones, some new mums can lose their own identity in the process. Outside of the nappy changes, baby classes, and lullabies, how can new mums connect with themselves again? I’ll be honest: the moment

In honour of Children’s Mental Health Week, founder of The Sleep Nanny® Lucy Shrimpton shares her tips for helping little ones get a good night’s sleep As we endure the pandemic, children experience similar stresses as we adults do, often taking even more worry on if they see or sense the upset in adults around

Being signed off work for your mental health is the first step in your recovery. Here, we share some tips to help you feel better, from someone who’s been there themselves When I was signed off work, looming deadlines filled my head while the prospect of letting colleagues down weighed heavily on my already jumbled

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Dr Alex as a mental health ambassador, to advise the government on the issues being faced by children and young people Alex George, the doctor who rose to fame as a contestant on the 2018 series of Love Island, will play an important role in shaping children’s mental health

Following a serious accident, Philip’s life was turned upside down. But on the road to recovery, he found a new sense of freedom when he reconnected with the world around him It was a mild, early autumn day back in 2002 when I set out on my Triumph motorbike to ride the classic winding North

Psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur joins Happiful’s podcast to share her thoughts on negotiating the ups and downs of day to day life, gratitude, letting go of guilt and knowing that you deserve and are worth more Anna Mathur is a Psychotherapist, a Sunday Times bestselling author, podcast host and a Mum of three, and

Children’s Mental Health Week kicks off, encouraging children to learn how to share thoughts and feelings, through creative outlets A seven-day initiative recognised every year to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is underway. And this year’s theme, ‘Express Yourself,’ is all about how to

Ever felt the pain of overhearing a friend talking about you behind your back? Or maybe the guilt of knowing you revealed a secret that was shared with you in confidence? Growing up, I always associated friendships with drama, so imagine my shock when I discovered that this didn’t need to be the case and

The UK’s largest arts centre, the Southbank Centre, is bringing a top-class programme of writers, actors and singers to you at home Although we’re in lockdown, there’s no reason that your cultural calendar should be home to tubleweed! Thanks to the Southbank Centre, there’s an amazing programme of talks with acclaimed artists coming to a

Founder of Mental Health Mates, writer and podcast host Bryony Gordon shares her thoughts about working on wellness, understanding your inner voice, and building personal resilience Chatting with Bryony Gordon is like picking up a conversation you put on hold to answer the door. It feels familiar, every day, and easy. She has a knack