If you’ve never talked about your mental health, the idea of opening up can be scary. For many of us, our doctor is the first person we do this with. But with some advice from our writer, who’s gone through this herself, it can be a beneficial experience…
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Kat Nicholls
Kat Nicholls is Brand & Integrity Manager at Happiful.
How To Overcome Self-Doubt
We are so often our own harshest critic, but imagine what we could achieve if we broke free of our internal uncertainties. Having the courage to believe in yourself is extremely powerful When it comes to fulfilling our potential, there are a few things that can get in the way.…
What is CBT and Can it Help Me?
Over the past 50 years, cognitive behavioural therapy – or CBT – has become one of the world’s most popular talking therapies. Peeling away the technical jargon, Happiful shows you how CBT works, what it entails, and how it can help with your everyday life What is CBT? Falling under the…
A–Z Guide to Child Mental Health
According to the Mental Health Foundation, nearly one in 10 children and young people aged five to 16 are affected by a mental health problem Our formative years shape who we are, and while Happiful believes it’s never too late to seek support, the general consensus is that early…
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Have you got the summertime sadness, or something else? Here at happiful we talk a lot about happiness and try to inject a little colour and light into the world. However, it’s important to recognise the darker moments too. Feeling sad is an emotion we all feel, and it’…
7 Ways to Help a Child Who is Having a Panic Attack
More and more young people are struggling with anxiety in the UK. Here’s how you can assist a child who is experiencing a panic attack…
4 calming techniques for when you feel totally overwhelmed
Here’s our quick guide to four calming techniques that you can use to stop feeling overwhelmed…
5 questions you should ask yourself when searching for a counsellor
Help is available, but choosing the right kind of help can be a daunting task. Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself when searching for a counsellor…