The London soul and jazz singer found she could face depression by shining the light of truth on her lyrics I grew up in northwest London. I was born to West Indian parents in a household that was very musical in the sense that we all loved music. My parents…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Lily-Jo: Manchester's Greatest Songwriter-Counsellor
This talented singer-songwriter balances her burgeoning musical career with her 'other job' - being a trained counsellor I’m from Manchester. My grandparents were musicians who played in tea dances in the 1940s. My nana played keyboard and my grandfather accompanied her on the drums. My parents were…
Emily Lee: The Busker who Sings from the Heart and Mind
I loved music as a kid. My mum and my dad used to play a lot of records but I didn’t start being a songwriter until I was 25. I bought a guitar, but couldn’t actually play. I brought in a guitarist to help and I would hum…
The Moment I Realised... I was Always a Samaritan
Young Samaritan, Laura Rutherford, speaks to happiful about her experience as a volunteer Laura Rutherford is a modern-day superwoman. She’s a solicitor, the director of Samaritans’ Carlisle branch, and a listening volunteer; I have no idea how she juggles it all! What first inspired you to get into volunteering?…
9 Effective Ways Women Can Help the Planet Right Now
According to the Women's Environmental Network (WEN), there are many connections between women's issues and environmental issues. Here, WEN project officer Margaret Welsh explains how we can become positive agents for change in our community Globally speaking, women will be more affected by climate change, despite…
Four Musicians Who Are Crushing the Stigma of Mental Health
These four inspiring musicians are singing out about mental health issues... and winning hearts and minds Interviews by Jake Hamilton & Rebecca Thair Lily-Jo This talented singer-songwriter balances her burgeoning musical career with her 'other job' - being a trained counsellor Read Lily-Jo's story [https://happiful-magazine.…
How to Avoid the ‘Instagram Comparison’ Trap
Comparing yourself to others is part of human nature, but it doesn’t have to control your life Let's be honest; Instagram can present a distorted version of reality. Some users may fall into the ‘comparison trap’, where they see beautiful images of perfect food, perfect body shapes…