The Mental Health Foundation has released criticism of the new series of popular reality TV series, Love Island, alongside the release of new statistics highlighting the negative impact of reality TV on our body image…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
How To Have A More Mindful Commute
The daily commute can be one of the most stressful times in our day. Wellbeing expert Dani shares her advice on how to turn that daily dread into the chance for more mindful moments.…
Nearly Half of Brits ‘Self-Medicate’ for Mental Health
New research has revealed around 24 million people are currently ‘self-medicating’ for their mental health…
10 Ways to Overcome Barriers and Learn New Skills
Whether it’s picking up a second language, dabbling in the arts, or something a little more business-savvy, each of us has a new skill we’d love to learn. So what’s holding us back?…
What is Ikigai?
We’ve all got something that drives us to get up in the morning. That special something – a cause, a person, a purpose – that helps us enjoy life. What’s yours?…
Three Uplifting News Stories To Brighten Your Bank Holiday Weekend
With the bank holiday weather set to be split across the country, as we enter the long weekend the forecast isn’t all doom and gloom. We share three positive news stories you may not have caught from the past week to help you get that warm, fuzzy Friday feeling…
Millions of Teens Identify Social Media As Key Cause of Worries About Body Image, New Research Reveals
A new survey released by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed 40% of teens worry about their body image after viewing images on social media…
One-Third of Vegetarian Children Struggle to Find Healthy Food At School, Research Reveals
New nationwide study reveals 34% of vegetarian and vegan children resort to buying unhealthy snacks due to a lack of options…
How To Help Teens Cope With Body Image Issues
Over 60% of girls in the UK have low self-esteem, with only 39% of girls having high body confidence. Clinical Director for Mental Health at Bupa, Pablo Vandenabeele, shares his thoughts on how parents can help teens cope with body image issues…