We’re a society more connected than ever before and yet so many of us are feeling isolated. Yes, one thing’s for sure, while you might feel on your own, you’re definitely not alone in feeling lonely…
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Becky Banham
Brand and Social Strategist at Happiful.
People With Learning Disabilities and Autism Call for Greater Representation
New research uncovers the extent of exclusion faced by autistic people or those with learning disabilities in the UK, as they unite to call for greater representation across society…
Ask Twice: Encouraging Men to Open Up About Their Mental Health
Three-quarters of men won’t open up to friends about their mental health for fear of being seen as a burden, according to new research by Time to Change…
Volunteers Offer Hope for Hospitalised Children This Christmas
A team of volunteer Christmas elves has gathered together online to ensure that young people admitted to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) receive a gift for Christmas…
Comedy for Mental Health: Dave and CALM Announce New Partnership
Comedy entertainment channel Dave has announced a new series of stand-up specials, to raise awareness for mental health charity CALM…
Loneliness: A Key Factor in Millennial Mental Health Decline
A new national campaign is asking Britain to speak and listen, given that millennials are most susceptible to mental illness due to loneliness…
HUMEN: Changing the Landscape of Men’s Mental Health Support
New mental health charity HUMEN has released a documentary series to encourage men to open up, raising the profile of their support groups for men…
What is Eco-anxiety?
Pollution, wildfires, rising sea levels, thinning ice sheets. We often hear how humans are damaging the planet, but for some people climate change is an overwhelming worry that has a big impact on their mental health…
#StillMe: Campaign Highlights Cancer’s Impact on Body Image
Teenage Cancer Trust’s new campaign gives young people a platform to share their thoughts and feelings about body image, and how they stay body positive…