With initiatives like Mental Health First Aid, more and more workplaces are becoming mental health aware. But unfortunately, not everyone will feel comfortable or confident in speaking to their boss yet…
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Fiona Thomas
Fiona is a contributor to the May issue of Happiful.
How to Make Genuine Connections Online
The internet is a great place to meet new people – but sadly, not everyone is who they say they are. Here are some simple precautions you can take to frustrate the frauds only out to fool you…
How to Stop a Bad Day Turning into a Bad Week
A few things going wrong need not cast a dark shadow over everything. Here are some simple tips to help you turn a terrible today into a terrific tomorrow…
How to Deal with Toxic Friends
With friends like these… you need to be careful, as a poisonous relationship can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health. It’s time to detox your diary…
Six Realistic Career Goals After Time Off Work
Returning to work following time out for mental illness can be daunting, but by following a few simple steps you can soon get yourself back on track…
How to Network When You Have Social Anxiety
If the mere thought of meeting strangers, starting conversations, or even going into an office fills you with terror, then here are some tips to help conquer your fears, and get you out there forging those all-important friendships…
How to Use Instagram Stories to Combat Social Anxiety
While social media often receives criticism for its potential impact on users’ mental health, there is another side to the story – one where specifically Instagram Stories can be used as a tool to help people overcome their social anxiety…
Why It's OK To Take a Mental Health Day
If you’ve ever taken a day off work sick, then you’ll know that it often comes accompanied by pangs of guilt…