Actress Denise Welch holds a special place in the nation’s heart. As the vivacious star of Coronation Street and Loose Women, her persona is known to millions. But her private life has seen battles with depression, addiction and suicidal impulses. In this candid and uplifting interview, Denise explains how…
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Osteopathy – What’s the Crack?
Getting to grips with the complementary therapy that snaps healing into place Back pain is one of the leading causes of time off work in the UK, accounting for about 30 million days of work lost in 2016. And it isn’t just painful for our bodies. According to the…
What Should I Eat For Bad Period Cravings?
There are ways to feed your body to fuel it during your menstrual cycle There are two “phases” during the menstrual cycle: the follicular phase during the first 15 days of the cycle, including our period, and the luteal phase being from days 16–28. Days 1–7: period Days…
Sinead O’Connor: Safe Following 'Call For Help' Video
Overwhelming love and support for singer, Sinead O'Connor, after posting a video documenting her mental health crisis Last Tuesday 8 August, Sinead O’Connor uploaded a devastating video to her Facebook page where she opened up about her battle with mental illness. A spokesperson has since reassured fans…
A–Z Guide to Child Mental Health
According to the Mental Health Foundation, nearly one in 10 children and young people aged five to 16 are affected by a mental health problem Our formative years shape who we are, and while Happiful believes it’s never too late to seek support, the general consensus is that early…
How Can I Quit Smoking?
If you've tried patches and gum, but it isn't working, here's some advice to help you stop smoking Nearly 100,000 people in the UK die from smoking each year and the cost of a 20-a-day smoking habit is around £60 a week, so…
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.…
I'm Not a Naturally Outgoing Person. How Can I Be More Confident?
This is how to exude confidence – without shouting about it When you picture a confident person, typically you may think of extroverts, unreserved, loud people. However, confidence isn’t about being bold or brash or the centre of attention. True confidence is often much quieter, and comes from an internal…
What is ‘Tapping’ and How Can I Start Using It?
Psychological acupressure aims to unblock energy Emotional freedom techniques (EFT), or tapping therapy, works on your emotional wellbeing. EFT’s discovery statement is that “the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.” It’s this understanding of the human body and mind that…