Mental Health

It’s a 21st-century experience that most of us can relate to: getting stuck in a social media spiral that sucks us in at any given opportunity. But is there a dark side to our technology habit, which could be impacting our mental health? The unsurprising answer is, yes, there is. A study by the Royal

Do you feel like you’re constantly waiting to be found out? That you’re a fraud and shouldn’t be in the position you’re in? You’re not alone. Here we take a closer look at imposter syndrome As I read and re-read the message I’d been sent, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of imposter syndrome

Charity has launched a new advice line for businesses to support employees experiencing or at risk of domestic violence This year we’ve spent more time at home than ever before. Coupled with this, unemployment, financial insecurity, anxiety and stress have all been rife – all of which are conditions known to aggravate domestic violence. Yes,

As we move into the final quarter of 2020, Alexandra Davison and Lottie Keble-Wyatt, the duo behind the inaugural Live Life Well Festival in May this year, are bringing together a plethora of experts once again, to share their advice, professional wisdom and actionable ideas for living healthier, happier lives as part of the upcoming

Two schoolgirls launch Our Schools Now, a campaign seeking ‘cultural and educational change’, calling for mandatory education of street sexual harassment and violence in all UK schools British schoolgirls and students have had enough. Enough of the unwanted sexual harassment and violence on public streets that they are subjected to on a daily basis. Our

Do you constantly worry about what could go wrong if you try something new? Here’s why letting go of this anxiety, and embracing the idea of failure, could lead to bigger and better things… In a world where carefully-curated social media feeds show us pictures of perfection and success every day, failure is not something

Ever wanted to tend to your own little vegetable patch? Well, there’s never been a better time to start. Here are six top tips to help you dig in Creating personal access to green space has been proven to boost self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and even decrease your cortisol levels (the stress hormone) in the body.

New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that oxytocin plays an important role in combatting stress disrupting our digestive systems Stress rarely leaves us feeling good physically or mentally, but research conducted at the Penn State University College of Medicine has revealed it could be having a greater impact on our digestive health

The working world will likely never be the same. But as we adapt to the new normal, how can employers make sure staff are supported? Lockdown turned the working world upside down. For many office workers, the government advice to work from home transformed their routines – overnight they got more free time, loungewear, and

Four ways the resonance breath technique can support your mental health There’s an ever-changing yearning for homeostasis within our body. Through our breathing, we search for this balance, engaging two branches of our autonomic nervous system – the sympathetic branch, which speeds things up and readies us for action, and the parasympathetic, which slows things

How to create some honeybee hotspots this summer, when bees’ food supply is most stretched Honeybees are wonders of nature. You may see them buzzing from flower to flower at this time of year – but that’s just one pollination pitstop, as honeybees can cover three miles in one trip. In fact, a colony of

Happiful is supporting three wonderful initiatives that are giving back, as well as creating amazing products and events. Find out more about their fantastic offers… As the summer draws to a close, Happiful continues to spread a little warmth and cheer by championing three brilliant initiatives who, in turn, are supporting mental health charity Mind,

Blogger Stevie Blaine is part of the self-love revolution that’s asking all of us to unlearn the things that have kept us down. Here, we chat about his body confidence journey, masculinity, and how to support the next generation Hi Stevie! If you reflect on your body confidence journey, can you pinpoint when it all

Six life admin hacks to put the pro back in productivity Constantly overwhelmed with a never-ending to-do list? Me too. And I don’t just mean the work to-do list, this is far worse: the life admin list. Even the phrase is enough to make me crinkle my nose. As I’m currently writing this, a pile

Five people share their relationship wins while in lockdown with their partners, and open up about their hopes for the future It’s no overstatement to say that our relationships have truly been put to the test during lockdown. As our way of life changed overnight and the future was filled with uncertainty, we faced immense

New research has revealed friendships can deteriorate in as little as three months without the right levels of investment Lockdown has been tough for us all in a myriad of different ways. The changes to our routines, the sudden switch from freedom of movement to carefully planned trips to the supermarket and small bubbles with

Vanessa survived an upbringing blighted by violence and abuse to become a business high-flier. But burnout made her look again at the direction of her life, and to make a fresh start helping others as a counsellor What do you see when you look at my picture? A confident, professional, female executive, right? You can

Head teachers request more clarity on face covering rules before schools start in September In Scotland, children aged 12 and above will be asked to wear face coverings in school corridors, communal areas and on school buses. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is acting in response to new guidance from the World Health

From separation anxiety to fear of fireworks and nervous aggression, there’s a lot for our dogs to mentally negotiate without being able to verbalise to us what’s triggering them. Here, Steve Mann, author of Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy: Even More of Your Dog Training Dilemmas Solved, shares how to understand what your canine companion is

With more than eight million people in the UK experiencing anxiety, it’s vital to ensure it doesn’t take over our lives. Here, we share how a change of perspective can help us get one step ahead With the unexpected way 2020 has gone so far, it’s not surprising that anxiety is all around us. The

Learn how to manage the mental impact of unemployment as Dr Megan Jones Bell, Chief Strategy and Science Officer at Headspace, highlights the key benefits of meditation for financial anxiety In the UK and around the world, many measures have been implemented to help protect our physical health during the public health crisis. Some of

2020 has brought some huge changes in the life of dance group Diversity’s founder, Ashley Banjo. During the pandemic, the Banjo household has welcomed a new addition, and had time to reflect Way back in 2009, the nation watched open-mouthed as dance group Diversity performed their competition-smashing routine on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent final, led

Insight suggests that COVID-19 restrictions mean that 1.9 million fewer women were able to access contraceptive services, resulting in 1.5 million unsafe abortions and more than 3,000 maternal deaths When lockdown restrictions came into place in March 2020, we faced a lot of uncertainty about how we would navigate vital services. But now, Marie Slopes

Has the pandemic had you missing hugs from your nearest and dearest? Social distancing is vital to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but it’s depriving us of our human need for physical touch As humans, we’re wired for physical connection. From the moment we’re born, we learn that touch is crucial for building relationships with

Nearly 700 restaurants have deregistered with the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme due to unprecedented strain on staff, with employees reporting that their mental and physical health is suffering The majority of the hospitality sector, recognised as one of the industries to be hit the hardest in the COVID-19 pandemic, signed up to

Discover the power of self-love and the ways that it can change your life, as we get the inside scoop from a life coach on the practical steps you can take to start falling head-over-heels for yourself The greatest gift we can give ourselves is self-love. It lifts us up, assures us of our strengths

Many parents believe their child could benefit from professional help in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new survey by Barnardo’s The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all. Work, education, isolation, social distancing, and more – we’ve all had to adapt this year and, in many cases, it’s not been easy. But,

Taking care of yourself will allow you to give more to others. Discover the app that makes you aware of your emotions, listen to the podcast unlocking the key to confidence, and find the words that empower you most 1. Page-turners Speedy BOSH! Over 100 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Meals in 30 Minutes Going meat-free