Currently, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is often used as more of a last resort when other methods of easing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome don’t work. New research suggests that behavioural therapy and gut-directed hypnotherapy could be more effective than previously realised…
Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
5 practical ways to deal with passive-aggressive relatives
Struggling to deal with passive-aggressive family members? We share five simple, practical ways to help reduce tension, improve communication, and help you respond with calm confidence.…
How do you deal with school refusal?
With more and more pupils feeling anxious about school, how can we, as parents, support our kids in getting back into the classroom while still ensuring that they feel safe and heard? We share more about school refusal, why it happens, and what you can do to help…
When is spontaneity a sign of something more?
Explore the connection between impulsive behaviour and certain mental health conditions, along with its impact, and when you should seek help…
Loneliness and anxiety fuel social media addiction in night owls, new study finds
Problematic technology use amongst young adult ‘night owls’ is being influenced by feelings of anxiety and loneliness, a new study suggests…
What is gaslighting?
When a lie is repeated often enough, we start to accept it as the truth – even when it may conflict with the facts, or our own experiences...…
Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing, new study suggests
Trouble sleeping? It could have a longer-term effect than you might realise…
From tossing and turning to talking and learning: How therapy can help with sleepless nights
Sleepless nights starting to take their toll? We explain more about how talk therapy could be the answer to help you get a better night’s sleep…
Bright kids from poorer backgrounds twice as likely to receive hospital mental health treatment
A new study has revealed that bright children from more economically disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to receive hospital mental health treatment than high-achievers with more affluent upbringings Findings of a new nationwide study of tens of thousands of secondary school children in England have been released. The study,…