For Louise Thompson, 2017 has been a transformative year. The original cast member of Made in Chelsea has quit the party scene and created a promising new career in fitness – with a sportswear line, a book on positivity, and a million followers on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/louise.thompson/…
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Family, friendships, marriage and sex, all directly affect our mental health and wellbeing, we bring you tips, features and explainers
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…
Katie Piper: Unbreakable. Unstoppable. Unbelievable.
With acid attacks becoming an all-too-frequent headline in recent months, Katie Piper faces constant reminders that the world has yet to learn from her own traumatic attack 10 years ago. But as Happiful speaks with this truly exceptional and inspirational woman, it’s evident that her own world is changing.…
How to Move On After a Toxic Relationship
Learning to let go of sadness and love again can sometimes be difficult, but never impossible No one intends to get sucked into a poisonous relationship, but no matter how sweet things may start out, sometimes they turn sour. Whether it’s the adrenaline-rush of the drama you crave, or…
Getting Hitched Could Help Your Mental Health
New study finds positive health effects of marriage. Unsurprisingly, other studies beg to differ Researchers from Aston Medical School [http://www.aston.ac.uk/aston-medical-school/], Birmingham, and the University of East Anglia found having a loving partner can encourage you to take better care of yourself. A study of more…
I Fight The Pain Of My Mum’s Death Every Day
When her mother died, poet and author Mary Crooks thought her whole world had stopped. Through writing, and love from her family, she found a way to keep her mum’s influence alive I remember the phone call as if it were yesterday. My older sister, Annie, called me to…
Game of Thrones: Fictional Stories, Real-World Issues
As we head into the final phase of Game of Thrones, and what a game it has been, we are faced with three potential rulers. Each have shown their leadership skills and their military might, but what lies under the surface and how could it affect their rule? Cersei of…
Teenage Sexting: What’s a Parent to Do?
New research suggests parents should manage their own fears, not their children’s. While social media isn’t perfect, teenagers need autonomy to make their own decisions I have four children, two of which are teenage boys. Recently, I have become increasingly aware of how glued they are to their…
Denise Welch: (Just Like) Starting Over
Actress Denise Welch holds a special place in the nation’s heart. As the vivacious star of Coronation Street and Loose Women, her persona is known to millions. But her private life has seen battles with depression, addiction and suicidal impulses. In this candid and uplifting interview, Denise explains how…