Is someone close to you coming out as transgender? Here’s how you can emotionally navigate the potentially choppy waters, and why it is so important to try to understand their decision If a family member comes out as transgender [https://www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq], the news may come…
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Felicity Hayward: On self-love and the power of working together
On International Women's Day 2018, we speak to Felicity Hayward, founder of #SelfLoveBringsBeauty and outspoken advocate of body positivity and diversity, to get her thoughts on nurturing the next generation and forging a healthy relationship with yourself If you could give 12-year-old you one piece of advice, what…
10 Misconceptions About Eating Disorders
It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it’s about time we tackled some core misconceptions Too many people are still not seeking or receiving help for eating disorders in the UK. Charities such as Beat [https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/] and AnorexiaBulimiaCare [http://www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/] estimate more…
My Confidence Hit Rock Bottom After Years of Living with Acne
Heart FM radio presenter James Stewart hasn’t always been full of confidence. Developing acne in his late teens severely knocked his self-esteem, but reaching out for professional help was the best decision he ever made…
'I Won't Let My Attacker Win', Acid Attack Survivors Speak Out On Worrying Statistics
Survivors of acid attacks have spoken out about the impact of the incidents on their mental and physical health.…
The Woman Who Writes Love Letters To Strangers
During regular trips to the hospital, Sam Livermore began writing letters of love and support to strangers. What she didn’t realise is that her letters of love were actually to herself. Now she’s heading the #ShareTheLove movement to put smiles on the faces of strangers Sam Livermore I…
Striker Boy: The campaign celebrating the life of its author in aid of Mind
Of the more than 100 books that Jonny Zucker had written, Striker Boy was always his and his family's favourite. Now, Striker Boy has been republished in aid of the mental health charity, Mind [https://www.mind.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw5jHtP622QIVGV8ZCh3j0gBxEAAYASAAEgK48fD_BwE] . We spoke to the manager of…
I Ran 44 Marathons in 44 Days For Mental Health Charities
Peter Thompson ran himself into the ground, losing track of what was important to him. But through challenging himself, he not only rediscovered his passion for the sport, but he raised phenomenal awareness and funds for mental health charities Peter's route All I had in front of me…
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…