Recent analysis of popular TV programmes for teenagers has revealed that mental health issues are regularly portrayed in a negative light, which may discourage people from seeking help…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
How to Make Your Smear Test More Comfortable
Getting a smear test doesn’t need to be scary. We share eight ways you can take the anxiety out of your next cervical screening…
Two Thirds of Brits Have Felt Lonely During the Past Year
New research by PG tips released today in support of Samaritans Brew Monday has revealed that as a nation, we are feeling overwhelming levels of loneliness…
How to Encourage Kids to Speak Up and Be Heard
Encouraging a culture of speaking up, speaking out, and being heard can help children and young people feel able to reach out when something feels wrong…
A Weekend in Mental Health
We share some of the biggest mental health headlines of 2020 (so far) that you might have already missed…
20 Inspirational Quotes to Boost Your Monday Morning Motivation
Who said Mondays have to suck? We share 20 of our fav motivational quotes to help you channel your Monday morning blah into something more inspirational to kickstart an awesome week…
How to Make Mental Health Resolutions You Can Stick To
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…
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…