Making positive changes shouldn’t be reserved for the new year. Why wait? Discover 10 ways you can put your mental health first starting today…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
How to Manage New Year Anxiety
Worried about the new year? Tired of the endless ‘New Year, New You’ messaging? Here are our tips to help you feel more prepared and less anxious…
How to Talk to Loved Ones About Binge Drinking
Could you, or a loved one, be a binge-drinker without realising it? With help from accredited counsellor, Elaine McKenzie, we explore how to recognise the signs, and how to find professional support…
Over 1 Million People Supported by BBC Action Line in 2019
New figures reveal that a significantly increased number of viewers have contacted the BBC Action Line in 2019, with more and more viewers seeking support around mental health, emotional distress, and sexual abuse…
21 Ways to Survive the Holidays With Your Family (Without Falling Out Over Politics)
Love them or just tolerate them, time with our families can be... trying. We share our top tips on surviving the holidays with your loved ones – without letting major disagreements sour your relationships…
Do You Have Enjoyment Anxiety?
Do you find yourself questioning if the effort will really be worth it ahead of big celebrations, birthdays, and holidays? If so, it could be a sign that you have enjoyment anxiety……
Digital Conversations Overtake Real-Life Interactions
Connections are up, but real-life conversations are down. Are we having enough meaningful interactions with those who mean the most to us?…
25 Stories From 2019 to Make You Smile
2019 may have been tough, but it hasn’t been all doom and gloom. We share 25 of the year’s top good news stories that you might have missed…
Over 4 Million UK Working-Class Men Suffer in Silence With Their Mental Health
A new report has revealed that working-class men are less likely to be aware of symptoms of common mental illnesses, and are less likely to seek treatment and support…