Research supports the use of the ‘club drug’ in treating severe depression, but scientists urge caution Doctors and psychologists are calling for the use of ketamine in treating severe depression to be rolled out nationwide. At least two million people in the UK live with depression, with approximately 158,000…
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Rebecca Thair
Rebecca is the Editor-in-Chief of Happiful magazine
Summer Special: Things to Do at the Beach
"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..." What's more British than heading straight to the coast as soon as it hits 20 degrees, and coming home looking a bit like a lobster? At happiful, we've been daydreaming about the fresh sea air,…
The 80/20 relationship rule
Why having your own personal space in a relationship might just bring you closer together…
My Sex Life... and Everyone Else's
We chatted with award-winning YouTuber and influencer Hannah Witton about becoming a birds-and-bees guru, and how her day job affects her own sex life Hello Hannah! So, how did you get into vlogging about sex and relationships? Sex education was something I was already interested in, but I didn’t…
Embrace Your Inner Child This Summer
If you’re afraid to let your imagination run wild, remember that growing older doesn’t necessarily mean growing up Remember when you were a kid, and your biggest worry was whether the rocket you were building from cardboard boxes would be able to carry all your toys to the…
The Moment I Realised… There’s Hope for Humanity
Alexandra Shields says raising funds for the charity Make-A-Wish has shown her the strength of community spirit and people's generosity How did you get involved with Make-A-Wish? I’ve always tried to do charitable things, and previously worked for a hospice where my mum passed away when I…
Talking to Yourself? You Might Be a Genius
Study finds that speaking out loud could be a sign of cognitive intelligence The next time you hear your boss speaking out loud to himself at his desk (hmm, like our editor, Jake) there’s no need to worry: it’s actually a sign they could be on to something…
Let's Face It, Facebook is Making Us Miserable
Research links a decline in wellbeing with time spent on the social media giant Most people will admit to having an unhealthy relationship with Facebook. Of the UK’s 32 million users, each person spends an incredible 26.5 hours a month using its services. We can’t live with…
Are You Having a 'Eureka!' Moment?
Scientists are starting to figure out why our brains go 'Aha!' – and the answer could be in our eyes We all struggle with solving problems, but there’s no better feeling than the moment your brain suddenly clicks and everything falls into place. That euphoric “Eureka!” moment is…