Mental Health

We get tips from a grief and trauma counsellor on supporting a child with a fear of death Death anxiety is the fear someone feels when they become acutely aware of, and apprehensive about, dying and death. In this time of Covid-19, there is so much reporting of death across the media, it can become

Stuck in a food rut, cooking the same old meals over and over again? Here, mindfulness teacher Adamantia Velonis explains how to put wellbeing firmly on the menu You may have heard of ‘mindful eating’ – taking the time to tune-in to the smells, flavours, and textures of our food – but have you considered

As mental health conditions in children rise by 50%, the government faces fresh calls for statutory funded school counselling services Across the UK, children and young people’s mental health is at risk in ways we haven’t seen before. It’s a topic highlighted by the Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield in her report for 2020/21, where she

For years, Daniella experienced unexplained chronic pain. But when she stumbled across some information on the mind-body connection, things started to make sense About a year ago, I couldn’t sit up in a chair, walk more than a couple of steps, or get a good night’s sleep. I was in so much pain 24/7 that

Following on from a challenging year, many of us want to focus on our mental wellbeing this year After experiencing the bulk of 2020 in disarray following the coronavirus outbreak, many of us have realised the importance of looking after our mental health. There have been so many challenges, from having to change our daily

Life, career and business coach Carly Ferguson joins Happiful’s podcast to share her thoughts on making working from home, work for you Carly Ferguson is all too familiar with the working life changes COVID has brought about for many people. As a practising life, career and business coach she’s had to totally reinvent the way

Parents, we salute you. Here are some messages of support to help you feel better about homeschooling or caring for a child throughout a pandemic With lockdown well and truly underway, parents have been left with little choice but to homeschool their children once again. Things might be feeling impossible right now. It may feel

Peanut has launched a new initiative, Moments, after a survey revealed that 40% of women feel the pandemic has caused social media to become aggressive and a ‘breeding ground for political debate and misinformation’. Peanut’s recent survey of its two-million-strong community discovered that 55% wished there was more support for each other on social media,

As the winter months draw in, what could be more appealing than embracing the essence of Danish cosiness? Here we share three essential tips for making the most of what you already have at home – and it doesn’t have to cost you a thing! Since we’re spending more time inside than usual this winter,

Musician, documentary maker, and entrepreneur, Stephen Manderson – AKA Professor Green – has never shied away from difficult subjects. In this candid chat, he opens up about echo chambers, activism, and his journey with gut health Stephen Manderson became a prolific voice in the mental health conversation when he released his first documentary in 2015,

Carina Lawson, founder of eco-friendly planner brand Ponderlily, knows how hard it can be to make time for wellbeing, which is why she’s helping people create space for meaning and a life of fullness, rather than busyness How many times has Sunday evening rolled around, and you’ve promised yourself you’re going to make a dentist

What is it that makes us, us? Here we explore the role our memories play – and what happens when they’re taken from us Recently, I got around to watching Pixar’s Inside Out, an animation depicting the emotions and inner workings of the mind of an 11-year-old girl as her family moves to a new

And bad moods are more contagious than good moods, researchers have found If you live alongside a teenager, or ever were one yourself, the latest findings from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford may not come as a huge surprise to you, as they discovered that teenagers can ‘catch’ moods from their friends – and

Whether it’s following a break-up, turning a new page in your life, or simply because you want to embrace a bit of self-love, we all need a feel-good anthem every now and then Are you in the mood to feel good? To embrace your power and be uplifted? Well, have we got the playlist for

A new large-scale study shows counselling in schools to be effective and should be considered even if it’s costly Published in The Lancet: Child & Adolescent Health, the first ever UK-based large scale study was led by the University of Roehampton. Conducted between 2016 and 2018, the study surveyed 329 children aged 13-16 from 18

We explore the Dutch concept that embraces the true art of doing nothing, on purpose… We’re so accustomed to defining our worth by how busy we are that the art of relaxation has been lost for many of us. But while this idea of ‘free time’ might not be familiar territory, it’s essential ground to

We explore the concept of ‘heartfulness’ and discover how the key to wellness could already be within us, literally When the world around us is full of noise, stress, and pressure, it makes sense that we might want to retreat inside ourselves for moments of solace. It’s not groundbreaking to point out that our hearts

Greetings card marketplace thortful commissioned new initiative to encourage freelance and independent creatives to create their own Valentine’s Day card designs, to show their love for the NHS The initiative, which received an overwhelming response, saw designers respond to a One Minute Briefs challenge on Twitter, calling for creative ideas to reflect the love we

Is your mood all over the place throughout lockdown? Many of us in the UK are riding this emotional rollercoaster as the pandemic continues The events of the last year have had a significant impact on our moods. As we navigate the difficulties of this pandemic – social distancing, homeschooling, redundancy, and more – many

Adrienne Herbert, host of The Power Hour and now a brilliant book of the same name, joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about encouragement, change and learning to lead in your own way Adrienne Herbert’s new book The Power Hour combines her own life experiences along with lessons shared by athletes, writers and theorists from her

GBBO 2020 finalist and Samaritans volunteer, Laura Adlington, joins us for a virtual cuppa as we talk all things mental health and staying connected Great British Bake Off 2020 finalist Laura Adlington has been a Samaritans volunteer for a number of years. Having faced her own mental health struggles growing up, and more recently, being

Writer and founder of Mental Health Mates Bryony Gordon joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about mental health, No Such Thing as Normal, and the book that changed her perspective on mental illness Mental health advocate and writer Bryony Gordon joined I am. I have at the end of 2020, to talk about a very strange

Silk, shadows, and silhouettes: we speak to a boudoir photographer to find out what we can learn about body confidence and self-love from this delicate, deeply sensual artform “I’d be hesitant to put it into Google images. It gets a little bit naughty – not safe for work, as it were,” Johanna Elizabeth says, after

Do you often find yourself faced with feelings of not being ‘good enough’, or that you’ve tricked others into thinking you’re better than you are? A new study has found that you’re not alone Imposter syndrome is on the rise, according to a study by work management tool Asana. The global study, which sampled 13,000

Author of ‘The Sober Girl Society Handbook’, Millie Gooch shares her top tips for dating without alcohol I used to think that the only thing scarier than the prospect of a first date was the prospect of a first date without a sizeable amount of wine. Now, three years alcohol-free with a sober stint on

Recommendations to overhaul outdated legislation has, after more than two years, been responded to by the government Over two years ago, the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act made a number of recommendations in regards to sectioning, where people with mental health problems are held against their will in certain circumstances. The legislation was

Do you want to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, but don’t know how to make goals that will last? Here are some tips to help Are you wanting to reduce your household carbon emissions but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of change? Do you start by feeling really motivated and then find it all gets

We spoke to parents to find out how they’re making homeschooling work for them while taking care of their own, and their family’s, mental health As schools around the country closed to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, once again parents are faced with the challenges of homeschooling their children. And it’s no easy feat.