There are few industries as merciless as fashion, but Unfiltered Society is making a change for the better Following the birth of her first child, Jessica Ellis suffered with severe postnatal depression [https://mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/#.WgRQ9BO0Oi4] and PTSD [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/]. Postnatal depression…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Who Are SANE?
A closer look at one of the UK's leading mental health charities Marjorie Wallace. Photography | Jesper Mattias SANE is a leading mental health charity established by Marjorie Wallace in 1986. It has three core objectives: 1. Raise awareness and combat stigma 2. Provide care and emotional support 3.…
The Big Interview: Marjorie Wallace, Founder of SANE - Part Two
Marjorie Wallace CBE was a celebrated journalist involved in some of the greatest scoops in British journalism. It was never her intention to found the independent mental health charity, SANE. Rather, the charity founded her. In part one [https://happiful-magazine.ghost.io/the-big-interview-marjorie-wallace-founder-of-sane/] of Ms Wallace’s interview with Happiful,…
Childline Unveil New App to Combat Sexting
A free anti-sexting app from Childline is using humour to help teenagers deal with unwanted requests for sexual images of themselves. Zipit The app arrives as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC [https://www.nspcc.org.uk/]) reveal they dealt with 2,634 calls about…
The British Fashion Disrupters
Glamorous, attractive and highly addictive, the fashion industry is a place where dreams are made. But wipe away the sparkle, and what lies beneath is a dark and murky place that’s lacking in morals, indifferent to poverty, and impervious to criticism. But change is in the air Independent labels…
Signs You’ve Found a Great Counsellor
Trying to find a counsellor can feel like you’re trapped in a maze. But don’t worry, here are a few signposts that will let you know you’re on the right track…
Mitch Winehouse: Preserving My Daughter's Legacy
Alongside visiting Amy's Place [https://happiful-magazine.ghost.io/amys-place-where-vulnerable-women-can-flourish/] and meeting the residents whose lives are changing thanks to the support of the Amy Winehouse Foundation, Happiful spoke to the Founder of this fantastic initiative, Amy's dad Mitch: > Amy would truly love Amy's…
Amy's Place: Where Vulnerable Women Can Flourish
The Amy Winehouse Foundation is helping young women overcome their addictions by bridging the divide between rehab and re-entering society Amy passed away in 2011 Amy Winehouse’s stunningly unique vocals and soulful songs are her unforgettable legacy, but her tragic death at the age of just 27 is, unfortunately,…
Revenge Porn: Exposing the Epidemic
You’re browsing through Facebook. Suddenly you see something familiar. You freeze. Your heart is pounding. It’s a topless photo you sent your ex. You feel exposed. Degraded. Helpless. Your blood runs cold. What happens next? Writing | Rebecca Thair & Kathryn Wheeler In a leaked document from Facebook this…