A decorated police officer, Carl Rosier-Jones survived a terrifying incident, but the trauma phobia that followed took him on a long, emotional, but rewarding journey PTSD was something I sort of knew about but never had an opinion on. Now I do. I wanted to do something with my life.…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Teenage Years May Determine Our Mental Health – New Study
Scientists find connection between adolescent personality and the risk of serious mental illness Our teenage years are a time of raging hormones, biological changes and emotional flashpoints, so it may come as no surprise that our adolescent personality could be an indicator of our mental health in later life. A…
Summer Special: Things to Do in the Country
"Laying back, head on the grass. Chewing gum, having some laughs..." Combine harvesters, wellies, and the scent of freshly spread cow excrement, who doesn't love the English countryside? Whether it's escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy some peace and…
The Mayhew Animal Home Volunteer: 'How My Rescue Dog Helps People'
Charlie Le Rougetel and her dog Lola visit people with dementia as part of the Mayhew Animal Home’s TheraPaws programme Hi Charlie! How did you meet your dog, Lola? We got her eight years ago. I had gone down to a four-day working week and thought it was a…
Terrorism: A Guide for Parents
Whether we like it or not, terrorism is part of our collective experience. We shouldn't be afraid to discuss it with our children, and each other After the devastating news in both Manchester and London, it’s no surprise that many of us have recently felt shocked and…
Summer Special: Things to Do at the Beach
"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..." What's more British than heading straight to the coast as soon as it hits 20 degrees, and coming home looking a bit like a lobster? At happiful, we've been daydreaming about the fresh sea air,…
Happiness is the Spice of Life
We interview the open-hearted cousins behind Dishoom, the Indian eatery that's been named the best restaurant in the UK (twice) Shamil and Kavi Thakrar, the duo behind the incredibly successful chain of Indian restaurants Dishoom, are sitting in a booth in their huge Kings Cross outlet. They are,…
The Moment I Realised… There’s Hope for Humanity
Alexandra Shields says raising funds for the charity Make-A-Wish has shown her the strength of community spirit and people's generosity How did you get involved with Make-A-Wish? I’ve always tried to do charitable things, and previously worked for a hospice where my mum passed away when I…
Are You Having a 'Eureka!' Moment?
Scientists are starting to figure out why our brains go 'Aha!' – and the answer could be in our eyes We all struggle with solving problems, but there’s no better feeling than the moment your brain suddenly clicks and everything falls into place. That euphoric “Eureka!” moment is…