We hear lots of good intentions when it comes to mental health and football, but what is actually being done to help professional players and managers? And why are footballers still afraid to speak out about mental health issues? Happiful examines the culture of hyper-masculinity that persists on the pitch…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Record Numbers of Calls to Police Regarding Mental Health Concerns
According to a BBC report, 115,000 calls concerning mental health were made to police between July 2016 and July 2017- equivalent to 315 a day. In the past five years, calls made to police concerning mental health issues have risen by almost a third. Calls concerned a number of…
An Interview with Lisa Goldapple: The Mapmaker of the Future
Editor-in-Chief Lisa Goldapple is raising the profiles of people who are working to create a better world – by charting an Atlas of the Future Hi Lisa! What is Atlas of the Future?Essentially, it’s a resource for hope. I don’t love the word platform, but our ultimate aim…
Plant for Peace: Converting Heroin Fields into Sustainable Superfoods
One man’s mission to grow communities in the aftermath of war, by planting the seeds of change with local farmers What is Plant for Peace? According to Global Research, over 200,000 hectares of opium poppies were cultivated in Afghanistan in 2016. Every kilogram of opium can produce 100…
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…
My Partner Is Always On Her Phone. Why Can't She Disconnect?
Why do we find social media and games so captivating? The simple answer is they’re designed to be. Tech companies have systematically eradicated the ability to engage in stopping rules by designing their platforms to keep us constantly engaged with their content. Stopping rules used to occur when a…
Tarot: Play Your Cards Right
Tarot, the ancient forerunner to today’s playing cards, is synonymous with fortune-telling, mysticism and wicked black magick In reality, Tarot has more in common with analytical psychology than medieval mumbo-jumbo. Now, Tarot is enjoying a quiet revival – not as a spiritual guide, but as a motivational tool for self-development.…
What if Socks Could Change the World?
Josh Turner has a vision to revolutionise the way we shop, by making everyday accessories a charitable commitment Imagine if every time you bought a product, you were helping people around the world. Josh Turner, 26, is on a mission to make this dream a reality. The social entrepreneur started…