Whether you're scribbling verses in a journal or simply reading poems that speak to your soul, research shows that poetry offers genuine therapeutic benefits that can help us navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and hope.…
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Fiona Fletcher Reid
Fiona is the Features Editor at Happiful Magazine
Writing poetry that speaks your truth
Tips and poetry exercises for beginners who are trying to find their writer's voice…
The musicians making live music events more sustainable
What’s being done to minimise the damage on the environment within the live music industry?…
Spot the signs of emotional numbing
Letting emotions wash over you is one thing, but feeling nothing at all? That’s something that shouldn’t be left unchecked…
4 ways to ease eco anxiety in children
Here's how you can help children who are coming of age in the climate crisis…
5 myths about grief, debunked
While loss is a universal experience, it can often feel like uncharted territory. To help you find a way forward, we're debunking five myths…
Enter the Happiful Poetry Prize 2026
Our annual poetry competition celebrating the best of mental health writing is back. Enter the Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 now!…
Feeling trapped? Zoochosis could explain it
We take a deep dive into what zoochosis is, and how we can break free from the human form of it…
Runner-up: Leeonie Mignott on what inspired 'Drum Kit'
‘Drum Kit’ by Leeonie Mignott was named as one of the shortlisted poems in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025. Here, Leeonie opens up about why she chose to use music as a metaphor.…