New statistics show that mental health problems are on the rise, but that more than half of Britons feel comfortable reaching out for help. So what can you do to prepare for conversations about mental health, and where can you turn if you don’t have someone in your life you can talk to?…
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Lockdown Letters: From father to daughter
The feeling of missing loved ones is something that a lot of us have been able to relate to, since the world began to go into lockdown in March 2019. Separated by more than 9,000 miles, here, father and daughter David and Rebecca pen letters to each other…
Mental health support searches by 18–24-year-olds have increased by 175%
Data from Counselling Directory reveals a 175% increase in people aged between 18-24 looking for mental health support throughout September 2020.…
COVID-19 causes major disruption to critical mental health services, survey finds
The World Health Organization (WHO) finds critical mental health services significantly disrupted and some even halted in first COVID-19 global survey…
Business leaders' mental health at risk as second wave approaches
A staggering 78% of business leaders experienced poor mental health when COVID hit. Experts warn upcoming tighter restrictions could spur a second wave…
The psychology behind watching post-apocalyptic films during a pandemic
A new survey has revealed that one in four Brits has watched post-apocalyptic films during the pandemic…
What to do when you feel hopeless
Follow these tips to harness pockets of positivity when you’re going through periods of helplessness…
Happiful readers share their hopes, fears, and tips as Covid-19 restrictions tighten
As restrictions come back into force, and a second lockdown is on the cards, we reached out to Happiful readers to find out how they are feeling in the wake of the latest Covid-19 announcements…
What are the mental health symptoms of ‘long COVID’?
Counselling could be vital for recovery from certain long-term Coronavirus symptoms including brain fog, experts reveal…