Charities and mental health campaigners have expressed concerns about government plans to make mental health education compulsory in schools, as well as over mental health support teams that will be stationed in trailblazing schools from late 2019.…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Three Ways You Can Help Support Greece Wildfire Victims Right Now
Thought to be amongst the deadliest fires on record in Greece, over 80 have been reported dead. Here are three simple ways you can help support those affected.…
Take Some Time To Talk Mental Health With Kids This Summer
It's time to start a conversation about mental health. With 1 in 10 young people experiencing a mental health problem before the age of 16, Time to Change Director Jo shares her tips on how to talk to young people about mental health.…
Discover How to Have a More Mindful, PhiloSLOTHical Life with A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness
Sit with your legs crossed. Or lie down. Or curl up into a nugget. You do you. Let your inner sloth guide you with Ton Mak’s debut book: A Sloth’s Guide To Mindfulness…
Could UK Schools Ban The School Run?
Many schools are closing roads and setting up park and stride schemes in an effort to reduce air pollution and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of students…
UK Ranked 5th Worst for “Unmanageable Stress” Globally
Latest survey finds just 9% of UK employees offered a wellbeing programme compared to a global average of 22% Of 23 countries surveyed, the UK has ranked amongst the worst for "unmanageable levels of stress".…
Protestors Anti-Trans Demonstration Did Not Stop "The Joy and Love" at London Pride 2018
Pride in London officials have called the behaviour "shocking and disgusting" condemning the actions, saying the protest group "showed a level of bigotry, ignorance and hate that is unacceptable".…
Study Reveals Over Half of Children Feel They Can’t Be Themselves, Leading to Sleepless Nights
A new study has revealed more than half of the nation’s young people feel unaccepted by their peers, teachers or families…
Penguin Launches Fundraising Campaign Inspired by John Green To Support Mental Health Charity Mind
Publisher Penguin Random House UK launch #YourNowIsNotYourForever, a campaign to support leading mental health charity Mind…