From depression to anxiety, panic attacks and suicide, mental health is a topic frequently in the spotlight in stand-up comedy, but why do those who bring the laughter to so many, seem to be struggling so much? A new documentary explores the mental health impact of comedy...…
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Rebecca Thair
Rebecca is the Editor of Happiful magazine
How to Break a Bad Habit
Snoozing your alarm 10 times, biting nails, procrastinating endlessly? It’s easy to fall into bad habits, but how do we develop them? And, most importantly, how do we stop?…
Leaving a Legacy: Time to Change
Fuelled by the people, and working for the people, Time To Change is a social movement with a fierce determination to instigate and inspire a reformed approach to mental health.…
Everton Football Club Launches New Mental Health Campaign
Alongside its official charity, Everton in the Community, the Premier League club has launched its ‘People’s Place’ campaign, which looks to build a mental health centre near to Goodison Park With the 2018/19 football season just around the corner, Everton football club [http://www.evertonfc.com/home] are…
Chia Seeds: A healthy miracle?
Often referred to as a ‘superfood’, chia seeds don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. But how healthy are they, and are we better off saving our money? Grown in Central and South America, chia seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, and are notoriously classed as a…
Juno Dawson: This Is Me
Award-winning author and star of ITV1's Transformation Street Juno Dawson writes about everything from gender identity, to mental health, to addiction. Yet it was her own life that proved the big read when, in 2016, she announced she was transitioning from James Dawson, to the person she’d…
Orange Juice: Ripe for Picking?
A staple in many households’ fridges, orange juice is the refreshing beverage most of us see as essential in a balanced breakfast meal. But, is the tangy, citrus thirst-quencher as nutritious as we think? The perfect accompaniment to a hearty breakfast, orange juice is the most popular fruit juice drink…
Is 'Blue Monday' a Myth?
The 'most depressing day of the year' doesn't fall in January, according to data collected by leading mental health website Counselling Directory [http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/] While there has been growing hype (and consequently backlash) about 'Blue Monday' over the past few years,…
Send In The Clowns, Part One: Angela Barnes
In part one of our comedy special, we speak with comedian Angela Barnes. With more than a decade working in mental health before her big break in comedy, Angela is incredibly candid about her own health. Known as a TV and radio panel show regular, she’s the funny woman…