Dandelion Time is a charity based in Maidstone, Kent, that offers support to children and their families as they work through difficulties and traumas…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Editorial Assistant at Happiful magazine.
Orgasms: What are the mental health benefits?
With benefits including anxiety-fighting hormones, and a host of physical perks, could regular orgasms transform wellness as we know it? Orgasms are good for us. Like, really good for us. Physical benefits, psychological benefits, and a whole host of social ones; the evidence is overwhelmingly telling us that it’s…
Happiful Hero: Pockets of Happiness For the Local Community
Rebekah Moody has nominated her friend Katie Britcliffe, who worked through grief to create a network of happiness…
What is Virtue Signalling?
“Virtue signalling” is a term used to describe the act of showing support or doing something “virtuous” because it makes you look good to your peers, rather than because you truly believe in it.…
Kitten Watch: The kittens born at the peak of Storm Emma
It’s International Day of Happiness, and what's more sure to put a smile on your face than some kittens? Daisy | Photo: Cats Protection Bridgend – Sue Dobbs As storm Emma came down hard on the UK, reeking havok on our transport systems and leaving many across the country without power,…
Simona Brown: Portraying mental illness on screen
Simona Brown is making waves in the British acting scene. Her upcoming role in Kiss Me First sees her playing Tess, a woman with bipolar disorder.…
Game Helps Schizophrenia Patients Soothe Voices
Researchers have created a video game that calms the part of the brain linked to verbal hallucinations Researchers from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the University of Roehampton have developed a game that helps schizophrenia patients who had previously not responded well to…
Felicity Hayward: On self-love and the power of working together
On International Women's Day 2018, we speak to Felicity Hayward, founder of #SelfLoveBringsBeauty and outspoken advocate of body positivity and diversity, to get her thoughts on nurturing the next generation and forging a healthy relationship with yourself If you could give 12-year-old you one piece of advice, what would it…
What Happens When You Meditate Before Bed Every Night?
Studies say meditation can help prepare us for a great night’s sleep – but put into practice in the real world, alongside stressful days in the office and a never-ending to-do list at home, can it really help our volunteers to catch those illusive 40 winks? It’s predicted that…