Rebekah Moody has nominated her friend Katie Britcliffe, who worked through grief to create a network of happiness…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Acting Editor at Happiful magazine.
What is Virtue Signalling?
“Virtue signalling” is a term used to describe the act of showing support or doing something “virtuous” because it makes you look good to your peers, rather than because you truly believe in it.…
Kitten Watch: The kittens born at the peak of Storm Emma
It’s International Day of Happiness, and what's more sure to put a smile on your face than some kittens? Daisy | Photo: Cats Protection Bridgend – Sue Dobbs As storm Emma came down hard on the UK, reeking havok on our transport systems and leaving many across the country…
Simona Brown: Portraying mental illness on screen
Simona Brown is making waves in the British acting scene. Her upcoming role in Kiss Me First sees her playing Tess, a woman with bipolar disorder.…
Game Helps Schizophrenia Patients Soothe Voices
Researchers have created a video game that calms the part of the brain linked to verbal hallucinations Researchers from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the University of Roehampton have developed a game that helps schizophrenia [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/schizophrenia/] patients who…
Felicity Hayward: On self-love and the power of working together
On International Women's Day 2018, we speak to Felicity Hayward, founder of #SelfLoveBringsBeauty and outspoken advocate of body positivity and diversity, to get her thoughts on nurturing the next generation and forging a healthy relationship with yourself If you could give 12-year-old you one piece of…
What Happens When You Meditate Before Bed Every Night?
Studies say meditation can help prepare us for a great night’s sleep – but put into practice in the real world, alongside stressful days in the office and a never-ending to-do list at home, can it really help our volunteers to catch those illusive 40 winks?…
The "Zero-Waste" Supermarket: An interview with founder, Tom Pell
Each year we produce nearly 300 million tons of plastic, and most of that is for single-use products. Here, we speak to Tom Pell, the man behind Birmingham's first ‘zero-waste’ supermarket Tom Pell 2018 will see the grand opening of Birmingham's first “zero-waste”…
5 Pieces of Tech For a Kinder World
The innovators creating a kinder, more sustainable future In the 18th century, we had the industrial revolution. The 1950s began the digital revolution, as we moved away from analogue and mechanics. And now, we’re at the dawn of a new technological age. In the past 20 years, we’ve…