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…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
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…
What is Image Crafting?
We seem to be obsessed with crafting our social media profiles with gorgeous, sun-filtered moments of perfection. But we are fooling ourselves. The sooner we embrace our imperfections, the greater and happier our lives will become Do you strike 20 different poses before posting your favourite? Do you take 10…
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…
The Big Interview: Marjorie Wallace, Founder of SANE
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. Marjorie Wallace In part one of Ms Wallace’s interview with Happiful, she discusses the…
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…