Latest data reveals an alarming education gap that continues to fuel period stigma and misinformation, as nearly one in ten men (8%) believe menstruation attracts sharks in the sea…
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Katie Hoare
Katie Hoare is a writer at Happiful.
Young people fear poor mental health will affect job prospects
More than one in four 18-24 year-olds are worried that their poor mental health as a result of the pandemic will impact their ability to find a job in a post-COVID world…
Storybook helps children struggling after a parent's injury
A new storybook helps guide children through significant life upheavals, as latest research reveals 2.5 million children in the UK are experiencing mental health challenges following a parent’s injury or illness…
Minecraft to be used in counselling sessions for children and young people
A new project seeks to combine Minecraft play with counselling to support children’s mental health…
Needle phobia treatment could reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy by 10%
A quarter of the UK population screens positive for a potential injection phobia, raising concerns over COVID-19 vaccine uptake, study reveals…
How to avoid gymtimidation
Does the thought of heading back to the gym bring you out in a sweat? We share five tips to exercise your confidence and avoid ‘gymtimidation’…
Campaigners pledge to walk 500 miles, celebrating unpaid carers
In celebration of Carers Week (7 - 13 June), Scottish-based charity Connecting Carers has launched the annual Walk500 to raise awareness of the essential lifelines carers provide…
What is empathy disorder?
Putting ourselves into another’s shoes might seem simple to some, but for others it’s no walk in the park. Here, we explore the two ends of the empathy scale…
8 Black boys pen letters to their older selves sharing future hopes
A series of letters have been released from eight Black boys who wrote to their older selves as part of a project that hopes to better equip schools to tackle racism, and support those affected…