With one in eight young people having a mental disorder, demand for mental health services is at an all-time high - and antidepressant use is on the increase…
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Becky Wright
Becky is a Content Producer at Happiful.
How to Watch Reality TV Responsibly
We ask a psychologist if it’s possible to watch reality TV in a responsible way and how to know if your online comments are actually trolling…
Government Promises Better Mental Health Support For Police Officers
Budget cuts and the rising demand on police forces is impacting the wellbeing of officers, a new report has revealed…
Do You Have Nomophobia?
Do you ever get that sinking feeling when you check your pocket to find there’s an empty space where your phone should be? A wave of panic washes over you, followed by a feeling of dread. This is the phobia you never knew you had...…
Five Things Glastonbury Taught Us About Love and Self Compassion
After another unforgettable weekend at Worthy Farm, we reflect on a weekend of love at Glastonbury Festival…
Mental Health in Schools: The News This Week
We round-up the latest news on wellbeing in education, including calls for bereavement plans in schools and the PM’s promise for all new teachers to have mental health awareness training…
MPs Urge For Ban on NDAs Used to Cover Up Mistreatment at Work
A select committee of MPs has called for a ban on ‘gagging clauses’ used by employers to silence allegations of unlawful discrimination and harassment…
Thousands of Children Seek Help for Gender and Sexuality Worries, NSPCC Reveals
The NSPCC service Childline has reported a marked increase in children and young people seeking advice about issues relating to gender and sexuality over the last year…
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in Taiwan
Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalise gay marriage after a vote on Friday…