A heroic father-of-two, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease aged just 30, has broken his £10,000 fundraising goal within four days Daniel Bradbury with his family Daniel Bradbury, from Nottingham, inherited the rare and early-onset PSEN1 type of Alzheimer’s [https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20007/types_of_dementia/…
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Maurice Richmond
Maurice is a contributing writer at Happiful Magazine
'Give Debtors With Mental Health Issues Six-Week Breathing Space From Creditors,' Says Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis
Money saving expert Martin Lewis is leading calls for debtors with mental health issues to be given ‘breathing space’ to get their finances in order…
Universities Handed £34,000 to Develop Psychological Support for Cancer Patients
MacMillan Cancer Support has awarded £34,000 to the University of Chester and the University of Edinburgh as part of a new research study to help patients in palliative care service.…
Alastair Campbell: It's time to talk mental health strategy
Alastair Campbell’s colourful and candid life has seen him scale the heights of journalism and politics, with two breakdowns over the course of 30 years. Reflecting on a past which included rebuilding his career, he tells Happiful his fears of an "anxiety epidemic" Alastair Campbell So, are…
Children's Mental Health 'A Huge Problem', Prime Minister Outlines Action Plan
Theresa May revealed how the government intends to support children’s mental health, admitting it is a ‘huge problem’ The Prime Minister joined Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby live on the This Morning sofa today to outline the government's plans to support youngsters. It comes following a study…
Oarsome Foursome Smash Record For Atlantic Row in £250k Fundraiser
Four oarsmen set a new world record by rowing 3,000 miles in 29 days in memory of a mental health campaigner George Biggar was joined by Dicky Taylor, Peter Robinson and Stuart Watts, as they spent 29 days and 15 hours at sea, rowing 3,000 miles across the…
Children’s Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Times Decrease, Amid 55% Rise In Cases
Waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders receiving treatment are decreasing, but cases themselves are on the rise, new figures have revealed. NHS England says that 236 patients out of 307 nationwide (76.9 per cent) requiring urgent referrals were given treatment within a week from December…
How Mindfulness Is Helping Ruby Wax Manage Her Depression
Ruby Wax has revealed how mindfulness [https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/mindfulness.html] has helped her tackle her depression before it becomes "a storm". The comedian, who has spoken candidly about her mental illness, has likened the practice of it as "taking her temperature". Speaking to…
Charity Boss Leads Calls On Internet Safety Amid Health Fears
Campaigners have called on internet firms to take responsibility for the mental health of its users.…