Body dysmorphic disorder is a condition affecting around one in 50 people, but how much do you know about BDD? To find out more, we speak to the charity at the heart of the movement to raise awareness for the condition, and the people who have been there themselves…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Features Editor at Happiful magazine.
Toy Like Me: Thinking outside the toy box
Around 8% of children in the UK are disabled, and yet the toys they play with rarely reflect their experiences. Toy Like Me is the campaign calling on toy makers to improve the diversity of their products…
4 Inspirational Stories from This Year's London Marathon
Last year, more than 40,000 people took part in the London Marathon. Over the years, hundreds of millions of pounds has been raised for charities. So what inspires people to take on the gruelling 26.2 miles?…
Every Week, This Facebook Group of 500 People Donate £500 to a Good Cause
Asking each member of the group to donate just £1 a week, 500 Reasons is a Facebook group, driven by the power of giving, that transforms lives every week…
Layton Williams on Rising Above Bullying and Breaking Boundaries
Layton Williams’ life in the limelight began aged eight, when he took on the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical on the West End, before becoming a regular on the stage and screen. This year, he takes on his biggest challenge yet as the lead in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie.…
Nell Hudson on ‘Victoria’ Season 3, Body Positivity and the Importance of Reaching Out
After much anticipation, ITV’s 'Victoria' is returning to our screens for its third season. Shining in the role of Nancy Skerrett, Nell Hudson’s character rises through the pompery and drama of the royal household to become the Queen’s dresser…
Is a World Free From FGC Possible?
More than 200 million girls and women live with the consequences of female genital cutting (FGC), and a further 3.9 million are at risk of being cut each year. We speak to the charity at the forefront of the movement to end it…
The Mindfulness Retreat Where You Can Meditate With Cows
Being with Cows is the retreat where visitors are invited to take part in mindful activities on the farm, in the company of the cattle…
Charly Clive on Her Role in Pure, OCD, and Finding Humour in Difficult Times
We chat with Charly about the challenges, lessons and duty of care that came with playing Marnie in Channel 4's Pure…