Award-winning author and star of ITV1's Transformation Street Juno Dawson writes about everything from gender identity, to mental health, to addiction. Yet it was her own life that proved the big read when, in 2016, she announced she was transitioning from James Dawson, to the person she’…
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How Mindfulness Is Helping Ruby Wax Manage Her Depression
Ruby Wax has revealed how mindfulness [https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/mindfulness.html] has helped her tackle her depression before it becomes "a storm". The comedian, who has spoken candidly about her mental illness, has likened the practice of it as "taking her temperature". Speaking…
Self-Esteem Building Tips for Kids
Sarah Kendrick, Head of Service at children’s mental health charity shares some top tips for children on how they can build their self-esteem…
Menopause - A Hotly Debated Topic?
The subject of the menopause is one that creates great discussion and often disagreement.…
How to eat healthy when you're on a budget
When money’s tight, the weekly food shop can be challenging. But if you follow some of our top tips, you’ll find eating healthy on a budget is achievable, without sacrificing taste.…
How To Navigate A Doctor’s Appointment For Mental Health
If you’ve never talked about your mental health, the idea of opening up can be scary. For many of us, our doctor is the first person we do this with. But with some advice from our writer, who’s gone through this herself, it can be a beneficial experience…
The Science Behind the Laughter
Instead of letting life’s problems get us down, wouldn’t it be nice if we could just laugh them off instead? Often described as the key to a happy life, there are times when the thought of being able to have a good old chuckle seems like a total…
Caffeine-Free Energy Drinks: Can they replace a morning coffee?
80% of the world’s population consumes a caffeinated product each day, so what would it take to give it up? Caffeine is a natural brain and central nervous system stimulant found in tea, coffee, and cocoa plants. While it’s relatively harmless, those with anxiety [https://www.anxietyuk.org.…
7 Tips to Help Navigate Parties When You're in Recovery
Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, attending a work function, or simply getting together with your loved ones – it’s undeniable that these parties are some of the most difficult events to survive during recovery If you have struggled with a drinking problem [https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/worried-…
