Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International expose how Twitter is failing to respect women's rights. The new report, marking the 12 year anniversary of Twitter’s very first tweet, combines 16 months research, highlighting key failings of the world’s largest social media platform.…
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Education For Life: Mental health in school
Given that 75% of mental illnesses are established by the time we turn 25, supporting young people’s mental health as they enter adolescence – and a peak period of change in their lives – could make the world of difference in their long-term health. So what support is out there for…
31% of Brits Would Consider Cosmetic Surgery, Research Finds
Surgery may seem like an extreme move in terms of the beauty game, but according to the latest research from Mintel, more than 50% of women and 39% of men aged 18 to 34 would consider a cosmetic procedure, all in the name of beauty…
Happy Happiful Birthday! Thank you to all our readers and contributors
20 March marks both International Day of Happiness and one year since Happiful Magazine was launched.…
Sport Relief: The mother of all challenges
Testing themselves against the elements, four intrepid mums team up with The One Show’s Alex Jones to raise awareness of maternal mental health The Mums preapring for the cycle Sport Relief [https://www.sportrelief.com/] is returning with a bang, as fundraisers are pushed to their physical limits to…
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…
Quitting Twitter For My Mental Health: Jack Monroe Leaves Social Media Platform Following Online Abuse
Food Poverty campaigner Jack Monroe has left the social media platform after posting a statement about the mental health impact of abuse received online.…
What Help is Available for Students Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties?
A growing number of undergraduates are reporting mental health problems, but what can be done to support them?…
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…