Politician Andrew Gordon experienced such terrifying psychosis that he almost ended his life. Instead, he won an election and now campaigns to improve mental health services for all Andrew Gordon People often say politics is “crazy” or “insane”. Some even say that politicians have completely lost contact with reality. I…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Laura Wright: The Sporting Soprano
Laura Wright The 2017 Invictus Games ambassador (and favourite singer of the Royal family) explains how she became inspired by the fighting spirit of our wounded armed services personnel Chances are you’ll have heard Suffolk-born Laura Wright’s heavenly vocals when she’s performed at some of the biggest…
The Happiful Mental Health Survey: Premier League Football
As part of our football feature, we contacted every club in the Premier League and asked three questions: • What does your club do to support the mental health of your players? • What community-based mental health initiative do you have? • What more can be done to support mental health in football?…
Children's Book Corner: 5 Unmissable Reads for Anxious Kids
Understanding our own anxieties can be tough, let alone trying to explain the concept to our children While everyone worries sometimes, it’s important children learn to recognise and understand the signs of anxiety, so they can develop healthy coping strategies. Books can help children to explore their own anxieties…
Teach Kids About Transplants with Cuddly Toys
Every child has that heart-breaking moment when their favourite cuddly toy loses an arm, an ear, or a tail. Once the tears have calmed, it’s time for you to fix things Inspired by this common childhood occurrence in conjunction with the severe lack of donors following recent changes to…
Do You Have a Rich Face?
Researchers claim you can tell a person’s bank balance in a matter of seconds – just by looking at them How can you spot wealthy folk? For some, it may be a Louis Vuitton handbag. For others, a flashy car. But who’s to say that bag is genuine, or…
Children's Book Corner: Moving and Mindfulness
At some point during their childhood, kids are bound to go through at least one big event; moving house, changing schools, or having friends who move away. Finding a way to help kids understand and cope with change can be tricky, but there are some great books out there that…
Has Football Scored an Own Goal?
We hear lots of good intentions when it comes to mental health and football, but what is actually being done to help professional players and managers? And why are footballers still afraid to speak out about mental health issues? Happiful examines the culture of hyper-masculinity that persists on the pitch…
Project Aims to Help Psychosis in Women in Custody
Mind in Camden’s ‘Hearing Voices’ initiative now supporting 10 women’s prisons HMP Bronzefield, in Surrey, is set to become the tenth prison in the UK to benefit from the ‘Hearing Voices’ group support for women. Planned to run until at least 2020, Mind in Camden’s prison project,…