Mother Nature is calling, and she’s got your number! Birdwatching can do wonders for your wellbeing, and you don’t need to live in the country or own a flat cap – we promise. Start in your garden, and reap the mental health rewards…
HAPPIFUL HACKS
Hack your way to positivity and wellness with our regular mental health life hacks
Coping with Mother's Day Without Her
Mother’s Day should be filled with joy, but for those whose mums are no longer here, it can be a bitter reminder of what’s missing. In 2009, Laura Graham lost her mum to breast cancer. With time, she’s discovered some tools to help her take something positive from the day…
4 Ways to Use Creative Writing for Self-care
Creativity is an aspect of self-care that often goes unexplored. You may have been recommended to keep a mood diary, or write down your problems as a form of therapy, but there is a way to use creative writing as a self-care tool that goes beyond the idea of journalling...…
4 Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Passions
Educational psychologist Dr. Dion Terralong shares her advice on how parents can help encourage their children’s passions and follow their dreams…
4 Tips to Avoid Money Worries
It’s no secret, money worries have the ability to rob us of positive mental health, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some priceless tips that can save you both cash and stress…
How to Find Work-life Balance When You Work from Home
Working from the comfort of your own home sounds like a dream scenario for many people, but it does come with some drawbacks – namely, how do you set boundaries and maintain a healthy work-life balance, when, technically, you’re always at work?…
13 ways to say no in the workplace
None of us like being ‘that guy’ – the one who’s always saying no and letting people down. But sometimes, for our own mental health and wellbeing, we need to learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage our workloads, and discover how to say no.…
Dating with a Mental Illness
First dates can fill you with excitement; the prospect of that connection where you can’t wait to see each other again. But it can also be nerve-racking, and for those of us with mental illness, there are even more challenges...…
Five Ways to Help Kids With Depression
According to The Children’s Society, 10% of adolescents aged just five to 16 have clinically diagnosable mental health problems, yet 70% of them will not receive help and support at an early stage…