TheraPaws dogs and volunteers take centre stage at the National Theatre to spread awareness and promote positive mental health For Mental Health Awareness Week (8–14 May 2017), the Mayhew Animal Home’s TheraPaws programme teamed up with the National Theatre in London to help raise awareness of the importance…
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I’ll Always Regret Missing the Signs that Someone I Love Needed Help
Film enthusiast Harry Newman’s focus on his nan’s deteriorating health and his mother’s ability to cope meant that he missed another crisis that was just out of shot In 2014, I had the worst year of my life. But first let’s rewind to June 2013. I’…
Losing My Daughter Changed My World Beyond Recognition
Debra Kilby had to make the most difficult decision imaginable, but the healing process led her on a voyage of self-discovery I am sitting here with a sense of disbelief and trepidation at what I am about to say, but I feel it’s the right thing to do. The…
My Teenage Depression Left Me Numb
Sian Davies didn’t realise she was depressed until someone pointed it out. She gradually learned to understand herself through talking and sharing Between the ages of 16 and 19, I battled with depression. It's quite a tricky time in my life to be able to recall. Although…
Amy Willerton: The Freedom Fighter
Since her rise to fame on I’m a Celebrity and The Jump, Amy Willerton has sought to balance her public celebrity with her private life. Now the former Miss Universe Great Britain has found a new role – as an ambassador for the National Autistic Society happiful magazine / Joseph Sinclair…
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress Right Now
Everyone has stressful elements in their life, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. We explore 5 simple ways you can reduce stress right now.…
I Walk Around like an Empty Shell. Why Do I Feel Nothing?
Exploring emptiness and borderline personality disorder…
DJ Pandora Christie
The KISS FM broadcaster talks about her life philosophy, and why she's head over heels with her four-legged friends What made you first decide to work in radio? I actually started out wanting to get into acting; I was doing loads of auditions - films, music videos, adverts…
'I Lived Through 13 Surgeries in 12 Years'
Rob Kirby’s extraordinary battle with ulcerative colitis is a testament to hope and resilience I have ulcerative colitis [https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/about-inflammatory-bowel-disease/ulcerative-colitis] , which affects the large intestine. It’s an inflammation of the bowel, so ulcers will form on the lining of your bowel. They bleed,…