The Little People, Big Dreams series is part of a wider movement that has taken off in children’s literature over the past couple of years.…
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Mental health is a part of every day life here in the UK, read our inspirational and uplifting true life stories
How to Nurture a Healthy Family Dynamic
Similar dramas and debates often crop up in families over the years, causing guilt for not presenting a perfectly happy family unit. But with advice from our counsellor, you can address the dynamic in a healthy way and stop history repeating itself…
Happiful Hero: Pockets of Happiness For the Local Community
Rebekah Moody has nominated her friend Katie Britcliffe, who worked through grief to create a network of happiness…
Paul Farmer: The Mind CEO pushing for parity
Mind boss Paul Farmer speaks to Maurice Richmond on the challenges mental health faces today in ‘unravelling decades of underfunding’, and his hopes for future preventative care…
I Lost My Hearing as a Child, but Found a Passion for Music as an Adult
After going deaf aged just seven, Lady Geraldine Elliot taught herself to lip-read and hid her secret of a silent world from everyone. But in her 20s, she sought medical support that changed everything and brought music to her life…
After Years Managing my Depression and Anxiety, I was Diagnosed with ME
Growing up with ME, depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder was incredibly difficult for Georgia Dodsworth, but she found positivity in her experiences by starting a self-care movement Until the age of 12, I was a happy child – energetic, enthusiastic and curious about the world around me. I had lots…
5 Ways I Stayed Strong During Cancer Treatment
Deborah Caine shares the ways that she remained strong and positive throughout her cancer treatment…
Helping Teens Transition: A Guide for Parents
Finding out that your child is transgender is a big message to take in. You might be worried that you don’t know how or what to do or say, or that what you are doing is not enough. Counsellor Anna Jezuita shares her tips on how to support transitioning young people.…
Simona Brown: Portraying mental illness on screen
Simona Brown is making waves in the British acting scene. Her upcoming role in Kiss Me First sees her playing Tess, a woman with bipolar disorder.…