Whether it’s websites dedicated to ‘good news’, viral motivational TedTalks, or giant inflatable unicorns, positivity and escapism is the ‘thing’ of 2017. And wholesome memes are bang on trend Elle McGann 2017 has not, by any account, been an entirely smooth ride. And yet, more than ever before, digital…
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I Cycled 400 Miles in Memory of My Friend Who Took His Own Life
After his friend Simon’s suicide, Adam Mitchinson was grieving for both himself, and the family Simon left behind. Adam set himself the greatest challenge he’s ever faced in order to raise money for Simon’s children and the suicide-prevention charity CALM, and to honour his friend’s memory…
I Survived a Car Crash that Left Me with Brain Damage
Just as her career was flourishing, professional singer Angela Molineux narrowly survived a horrific crash. Through courage and self-belief, she learnt to embrace life again Angela Molineux "There could be swelling in your brain and you might lose consciousness at any moment” – that’s what the paramedic told me…
I Battled My Internal Voices for 7 Long Years
TV presenter Christoulla Boodram thought her erratic behaviour would deny her a happy life. But when she embraced her faith, the whole world grew brighter Christoulla Boodram Where had this sinister voice in my mind come from? It would make me do strange things and tell me that if I…
Emma Blackery: Battling the Dragon, Taming the Bear
YouTuber, musician, and now author, Emma Blackery talks candidly about depression, separation anxiety and the importance of speaking up Emma Blackery Since launching her YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/emmablackery] in 2012, Emma Blackery has seen some dramatic changes in her life. Initially known for her no-nonsense videos…
I Had a Magical Pregnancy, But Went into Psychological Shock After Giving Birth
In this unflinching account of postnatal depression, Rebecca Walker explains how she felt a failure as a mother. Through time, she finally realised she was the student, and her baby was the teacher I had high expectations of motherhood. Until I was 35, I’d never been overly maternal and…
I Think I’m in an Abusive Relationship. What Can I Do?
Identifying emotional abuse and how to break free from it Emotional or psychological abuse [https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/what-emotional-abuse] is the ongoing emotional mistreatment of a person by another. It can involve deliberately trying to scare, intimidate, or humiliate, and allows the perpetrator to gain control…
Talking Children’s Books with Pride of Britain Awards Nominee Gracie Wright
Children's book author and Pride of Britain Award Nominee Gracie Wright’s life changed when a near-fatal car accident at age 11 left her with post-traumatic amnesia Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people, the Pride of Britain Awards [http://www.prideofbritain.com/about-us] highlight ordinary people whose…
Prue Leith Exclusive: An Interview with the Great British Bake Off Judge
Restaurateur, traveller, author – and now the straight-talking judge on the Great British Bake Off - the indomitable Ms Leith speaks exclusively with Happiful about the mental health benefits of baking. She also has a word to say about the sauciness of a good innuendo Prue Leith with the Great British…