Sigmund Freud once said, “Time spent with cats is never wasted.” And it seems he was certainly on to something… Aside from being adorable companions, research has found that cats can do wonders for your mental health Not all heroes wear capes, some come on four legs and have a…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Acting Editor at Happiful magazine.
The App Helping Children Through Bereavement
Every 22 minutes a child in the UK loses a parent. But after the funeral, and in the years to come, what can be done to support them? What could you possibly say to a recently bereaved [http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/bereavement.aspx] child that could make…
Celebrity Dog Visits Alzheimer's Patients
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign that aims to raise awareness and tackle the stigma that surrounds dementia Dementia [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide/Pages/about-dementia.aspx] is a truly global issue. An estimated 46.8 million people are effected worldwide, and yet international…
Record Numbers of Calls to Police Regarding Mental Health Concerns
According to a BBC report, 115,000 calls concerning mental health were made to police between July 2016 and July 2017- equivalent to 315 a day. In the past five years, calls made to police concerning mental health issues have risen by almost a third. Calls concerned a number of…
Grenfell Tower fire: thousands may be traumatised
As we approach the tenth week since the Grenfell fire, the emotional trauma of the tragedy remains just as strong as in the first moments…
Sinead O’Connor: Safe Following 'Call For Help' Video
Overwhelming love and support for singer, Sinead O'Connor, after posting a video documenting her mental health crisis Last Tuesday 8 August, Sinead O’Connor uploaded a devastating video to her Facebook page where she opened up about her battle with mental illness. A spokesperson has since reassured fans…