With one in every 100 people thought to be autistic in the UK, experts believe the true figures may be even higher. Channel 4's latest documentary, Are You Autistic, looks to highlight the lost generation of adults going through life without a diagnosis.…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Autistic Girls and Women: Signs We Might Be Missing
While over 99% of the British public have heard of autism, few understand the non-neurotypical condition. Despite an estimated 700,000 people across the UK falling on the spectrum, many feel that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)...…
Toxic Twitter: Leading Social Media Platform is Failing Women
Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International expose how Twitter is failing to respect women's rights. The new report, marking the 12 year anniversary of Twitter’s very first tweet, combines 16 months research, highlighting key failings of the world’s largest social media platform.…
Meet Digby, the UK's First Guide Horse
No horsing around, there’s a new alternative to a canine companion for those with visual impairments Mohammed,Digby, and trainer Katy BBC journalist Mohammed Salim Patel will be the first person in the UK to receive a guide horse. Having lost most of his sight due to a degenerative…
How To Make Mother's Day Less Commercial
It’s hard to deny that the day has become highly commercialised. Just how many mum mugs, chocolates, and oddly patterned scarves do do we really need? We’ve put together a few simple ideas to help you have a more memorable, less commercial celebration.…
Five Empowering Books for Kids
The days when fairytale heroines waiting to be rescued by prince charming have begun falling out of fashion among parents and children alike. To celebrate this growing trend in literature, we’ve been taking a look at some inspirational, empowering books for young readers.…
NSPCC Scheme Cuts Children at Risk of Abuse From Parents with Substance Misuse Issues By Almost One Third
Figures reveal parents with diagnosed clinical depression or anxiety issues among those who most benefit from the scheme.…
NSPCC report 30% rise in helpline contacts about parents with drug and alcohol dependency
The leading children’s charity reported almost 200 calls and emails a week relating to parental substance misuse…
Irish YouTuber JackSepticEye Raises Over $100,000 in Just 5 Hours for Depression Charity
Sean McLoughlin, better known as JackSepticEye, has raised over $100,000 for the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance in just five and a half hours…