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…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
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,…
4 ways neuro-affirming coaching helps neurodivergent people thrive
We share four ways working with a neuro-affirming coach can help you to increase your confidence, set goals, and work towards growth (personally and professionally)…
Fatty processed foods could trigger severe asthma, new study finds
A new study has suggested that eating fatty, processed foods could be a key factor in triggering a severe form of asthma…