While scaling the heights of the UK and US charts in 2013, Emeli Sandé was also experiencing the emotional difficulties of a divorce. Here, the singer-songwriter opens up about how slowing down has helped her to refocus her mind, and reach a more positive place…
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Gemma Calvert
Gemma is a contributing writer at Happiful magazine
Lucy Spraggan on Her Journey to Confidence
Since being thrust into the spotlight on The X Factor seven years ago, Lucy Spraggan has truly been on an emotional journey. From anxiety, depression, and contemplating suicide, Lucy is now in the most confident place in her life…
Louise Pentland Opens Up About Bereavement and The Importance of Gratitude
In the world of vlogging, Louise Pentland is at the head of her pack. Her videos have clocked up more than 237.4 million views, and this year she was hailed the UK’s most influential mother. Here, Louise opens up about bereavement and spreading the important message of never giving up…
Ruby Wax: 8 life-changing moments
Comedian and writer Ruby Wax spent years in the grip of depression – but mindfulness changed everything. Now she is a champion for mental health, and here reveals the key life moments that shaped her way of thinking……
Joe Wicks on Fatherhood and Finding Balance
He’s sold three million books, transformed the lives of millions more, and is Britain’s number one health guru – all from showing us how to get fit and eat better in 15 minutes flat. Now, Joe Wicks is taking stock.…
Lorraine Kelly: Finding the new me
Here, Lorraine reveals how the menopause affected her mental wellbeing, and how her recovery inspired her to get the nation talking about menopause…
Kem Cetinay on PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and the Importance of Family
From his bromance stealing the show on Love Island 2017, to skating up a storm on Dancing on Ice, the nation may have fallen in love with Kem Cetinay and his cheeky persona in recent years, but there’s a lot more going on behind that smile than people realise.…
Dame Kelly Holmes on Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm and Finding the Strength to Power Through
Dame Kelly Holmes has inspired millions to reach for the stars, but behind closed doors she spent years in the grip of anxiety, depression and self-harm. Now, she’s using her experience to reach others…
The Naked Professor: Stripped back
One year ago, Ben Bidwell was running a tech start-up business. Today he’s one of Instagram’s rising mental health stars, posing nude in public to inspire people to lead better lives. Here, The Naked Professor reveals his journey of self discovery…