New statistics show that mental health problems are on the rise, but that more than half of Britons feel comfortable reaching out for help. So what can you do to prepare for conversations about mental health, and where can you turn if you don’t have someone in your life you can talk to?…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Acting Editor at Happiful magazine.
What is surge capacity?
In times of crisis, we all have reservoirs of emotional energy that we can call into action, to help us cope with the initial challenges. But what happens when those reserves start to dry up?…
55% of people say climate change is affecting their mental health
A new study reveals that the consequences of climate change stretch beyond the environment and our physical health…
Workplace phrases that spark anxiety, and how to deal with them
'Let’s have a chat', 'It’s come to my attention...', 'Please advise', these common workplace phrases strike fear in the hearts of many of us. But why do they have such a strong effect on us, and what can we do to make sure we don’t spiral?…
It’s time for greater investment in mental health
This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day 2020 is focused on greater investment in mental health care and research. And it’s never been more needed…
8 things people with anxiety will relate to
From overthinking to being told to ‘calm down’, we explore the things we have in common when it comes to living with anxiety…
Could increasing paid paternity leave benefit dads’ mental health?
As France doubles paid paternity leave for new fathers, we ask, how could this change benefit dads’ mental health?…
8 soothing affirmations to repeat when anxiety strikes
When anxiety strikes, soothe your racing mind with these uplifting, empowering affirmations…
UK anxiety levels have risen dramatically in the past 12 years
More people are struggling with their mental health that ever before, as the biggest study of its kind finds an ‘explosion’ of anxiety in British people…