A 15 year old boy is set to be the first patient in the UK to be officially diagnosed with internet gaming addiction, while a 9 year old girl has entered rehab for her worrying behaviour around video game ‘Fortnite’…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Reading Well for Mental Health 2018 Books Announced
The highly endorsed scheme has announced it’s latest lineup of recommended books curated by mental health experts…
Review: The Must-have Guide to Sex and Relationships for Aspie Women
Exploring the unwritten rules of casual sex, dating, and everything in between…
11 Out Of 14 Scottish NHS Boards Fail To Meet Waiting Times for Children’s Mental Health
According to the latest figures released, only 71.2% of young people across Scotland were seen within the acceptable 18 week waiting period between January – March 2018.…
Men’s Mental Health Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness Alongside World Cup
Tesco’s F&F clothing brand has announced a new partnership with charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to help raise awareness of male mental health…
Mental Illness Jewellery: Raising Awareness, or Glamorising and Damaging?
While fashion brands seeking to raise awareness with merchandise are nothing new, mental health and mental illness slogan merchandise can be a bit of a mixed bag. A new line of mental illness necklaces have split opinions across social media.…
Manchester Arena Attack Survivor Launches Innovative New Mental Health Service One Year On
Survivor Sean Gardner launches a new, innovative service aiming to provide free emergency psychological support for victims of mass trauma.…
RHS Pledge ‘Feel Good Garden’ to Mental Health Trust in London
The Royal Horticultural Society has pledged this year’s ‘Feel Good Garden’, as seen at The Chelsea Flower Show, as part of a move to promote non-medical treatments alongside traditional methods for mental health patients…
Leading Mental Health Organisations Create 'Support Toolkit' For Parents and Teens Watching 13 Reasons Why Season 2
Professionals from around the world are urging parents to watch the newly-released second season of the controversial Netflix show with their teens, amidst worries that young people may feel unable to talk about sensitive issues raised…