Mental Health

Counselling could be vital for recovery from certain long-term Coronavirus symptoms including brain fog, experts reveal By now, we’re all aware of the key Coronavirus symptoms: a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. But now, as cases start to rise again, we are

Finished reading your favourite mag? Don’t toss it just yet. Get crafty and unleash your creativity instead with these simple ideas We may be biased, but we’re not sure there’s anything better than settling down with your favourite magazine, a cup of tea and a wide open afternoon. Giving yourself permission to slow down and

Menopause is a significant time for any woman, yet it’s often misunderstood. But no more! Author, journalist, and all-round champion of women Sam Baker shares the good, the bad, and the liberating Have you ever read something that resonates so deeply with you, that it feels as though it was cosmically sent your way? Sam

What happens when the news cycle starts to feel too heavy? It turns out that what we hear and see being reported, could be negatively impacting how we view the world… The news cycle: it’s inescapable. Whether we chose to get our updates from newspapers, television reports, online, or social media, if we want to

Brb, ttyl, g2g – we used to be so good at stepping away from digital conversations, and it’s time to bring those old-school habits back into practice According to a study by Ofcom, people in the UK check their smartphones every 12 minutes of the waking day, with 40% of adults looking at their phone

NoireFitFest, the online festival dedicated to changing the face of fitness, takes place this Saturday 19 September Set up by yoga teacher and wellness coach Donna Noble and personal trainer and nutritionist Lorraine Russell, NoireFitFest is the UK’s first Black wellness and fitness festival. The event, officially launching on Saturday 19 September, is a free

Get stuck into these easy, effective craft projects to help soothe a busy mind, challenge your creativity, and leave you with something to be proud of If life is what you make of it, when you choose to make art, things get a little brighter. Of course, sometimes the things that knock us off course

New research has revealed which aspects of interviews Brits hate the most – along with those that set our hearts racing Whether you’re applying for your dream job, are looking for the next step on the career ladder, or are just trying to find something to tide you over, most of us can agree: getting

Express yourself through all creative outlets. Make colouring mindful, get busy in the kitchen, and create a safe space for you to express your own thoughts and feelings 1. Page-turners In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life Award-winning editor, writer, and public speaker Jamie Windust shares their own experiences on everything from fashion, dating, relationships and

New research suggests we’re closer to our neighbours than ever before. But should you report a neighbour for breaking social distancing guidelines under the new ‘rule of six’? With much more time spent at home during the pandemic, 2020 has truly tested our relationships with our neighbours. Even if the people that lived next door

If you go into your bedside drawer right now, how many untouched notebooks would you find? It’s time to put those journals to good use, as we explore how they can support our mental health There are many ways to use a notebook, from the traditional uses such as keeping a diary or writing to-do

We share some stories reminding us that beauty and hope continues to thrive in difficult circumstances and how you can take time to notice it This year, going online has become somewhat of a risky endeavour. You never know if you’re going to come away feeling connected and empowered, or lost and despondent. As I

We all want to feel safe, and secure. But as our columnist Grace Victory reveals, if life is feeling stagnant, stepping into the unknown could be both energising, and rewarding If I look back on my almost 30 years of life, there is so much to be grateful for. But I am definitely the type

Public Health England (PHE) has partnered with leading mental health charities to launch new guidance and resources to help you support your child’s mental health right now Back to school can signal a stressful period for children and parents alike. New teachers, different classes, changes to routines, perhaps even a whole new school – not

We explain what World Suicide Prevention Day is all about, why connection sits at its core and how you can show your support In 2018 death by suicide rose by 10.9% in the UK, according to research from Samaritans. While the stigma surrounding mental health appears to be loosening its grip, it’s clear to see

We all have the ability to be empathetic, but how can we make sure that we’re tuning into this innate skill and projecting it into the world around us? Is empathy an ‘everyday reality’? And is it a skill you can learn? The answer to both of these questions is yes, but this deeply instinctive

Food is all over Instagram, Pinterest, and the rest. Here’s how our online appetite has changed our relationship with what we actually put on our plates Social media occupies two out of every five minutes we spend online, and boy do we spend a lot of time online. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube… these platforms have

For many of us, bread is simply a staple in our diet, but as author and therapist Pauline Beaumont explains, the art of making bread can bring benefits beyond the pleasure of eating the end results As autumn settles in, comfort food comes to the fore and for me, that most definitely includes bread. The

Feeling numb to life, Andy’s depression was a secret from those around him. But in his darkest moments, a simple connection and kind gesture from a friend saved him Six years ago, I was diagnosed with depression. Four years ago, I decided to end my own life. Two years ago, I finally accepted it and

The Eve Appeal wants us to be aware of a key symptom of three types of gynaecological cancer: abnormal vaginal bleeding It’s about time, but women’s health issues and experiences are finally becoming less taboo. Periods, endometriosis, miscarriage, infertility, menopause – they’re all topics that are no longer brushed under the carpet because, quite frankly,

Follow the illustrators turning their experiences with anxiety into works of art Most of us will experience periods of anxiety throughout our lives. Even so, sometimes a condition like anxiety can feel incredibly isolating, as we struggle to put what we’re going through into words. But when words don’t quite cut it, art steps in.

Do you find yourself feeling impacted by the full moon? Kirsty Gallagher, moon mentor and author, explores the power of the lunar cycle and how we can utilise this to make positive change Have you ever woken up one morning feeling overly emotional or questioning certain areas of your life? Are there days when you

Happiful’s Editor, Rebecca Thair, has been awarded a place in the Professional Publishers Association’s prestigious 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 Celebrating the best and brightest upcoming talent in UK magazine media, PPA 30 Under 30’s List for 2020 has been revealed today and we’re delighted to announce that Rebecca Thair, Happiful’s Editor, has been

Five tips to help you manage anxiety when returning or starting university amid the COVID-19 pandemic For the thousands of students across the UK who are going to university this month, life couldn’t look more different to the students of 2019. With a global pandemic still lurking, many of the usual Freshers and welcome-back get-togethers

If the culture at work is causing you anxiety, and making you doubt your abilities, the good news is that things can change. Here we share how to regain your confidence If you’re struggling with self-confidence at work, thinking there is something wrong with you, please stop. Take a step back, and look at things

Lifesaving surgery at four months old led Flo to a mental breakdown when she was just eight, and resulted in a childhood defined by mental health. As a teenager, Flo had the lightbulb moment to stop letting her mental illnesses define her While my birth was pretty straightforward, when I was four months old everything

According to findings, unrealistic beauty standards are increasing the pressure that girls feel to look a certain way Posting photos online should be a fun way to express yourself and stay in touch with friends and family, but new findings from Girlguiding’s annual Girls’ Attitude survey has highlighted a worrying trend among young people. In

Here we look at the way seven writers share, reveal and teach us about mental health through their poetry Just like artists effortlessly pick and mix colour on a canvas to create something beautiful, so do poets. Choosing and rearranging words on a page, they give us the language we didn’t know we needed to