While it may be a fun horror film for some, Hypnotic perpetuates some misleading ideas about hypnotherapy Over the Halloween weekend, I wanted to watch something a little scary and when I saw the trailer for Hypnotic, I was intrigued. I love a good psychological thriller and thought this would be right up my street.
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Charlene Douglas, AKA The Intimacy Coach, shares her thoughts on love, sex, and making time to connect on Happiful’s podcast I am. I have Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist Charlene Douglas is doing all that she can to help people address their concerns and challenges around relationships, sex and intimacy. From her work with individuals
Steff struggled with her mental health for years, trying to find a treatment that suited her. When she finally discovered more holistic therapies, she not only began her journey to recovery, but found the inspiration to start a business to help others as well At the age of 14, I sank into a deep depression
Keen to introduce your little ones to meditation? Here are some great tips and apps to get you started We all know little people can have big feelings. As a parent or carer, you may be wondering how to help children manage these feelings and ways you can encourage them to self-soothe. A great way
We all know about the importance of trying to drink our eight glasses of water a day, but there’s far more to it than just quenching your thirst… If there’s one simple habit that’s universally recommended, it’s to keep on top of your water intake. Water is involved in so many different bodily functions –
Whether you’re coming out the other side of a long weekend, the clocks have changed, or you’ve been making the most of your time off with some well-earned relaxation, discover how to reset your body clock fast Sleep. It’s essential. Getting a good night’s rest allows your body and mind to recharge, helping you to
Sort the fact from the fiction as we assess six viral TikTok trends and ask: is this too good to be true? It’s the app that attracts one billion users every month, drawn in by 15-second videos and quick rises to viral fame – and it’s safe to say that TikTok is one of the
According to a survey published by Oxford University Press, more than a quarter of participants were engaging in problematic substance use An academic from Coventry University is calling for more support for midwives, as a survey of 623 midwives found that more than a quarter of respondents were engaging in problematic substance use. Considering the
There are two parts to good ‘mental wealth’: financial resilience, and financial wellbeing. When we talk about personal resilience, it’s about whether we have enough shock in our systems to prepare us for unexpected ‘bumps in the road’, and the same is true for our finances. Financial resilience is being able to deal with setbacks:
Psychologists from the University of Leicester have created body maps of the sensations that arise during hallucinations in those experiencing psychosis. The recently published study provides extensive, descriptive data covering the feelings and sensations individuals report experiencing in their body during hallucinations. Amongst the most common reported included feelings of confusion, fear, and frustration. Participants
Sudden bereavement can feel overwhelming and scary, here we share tips for guiding yourself through the first steps When we are affected by the sudden loss of someone significant in our lives, we are faced with the past, the present and the future all at once. Time seems to stand still and our whole relationship
New research from Durex highlights what’s holding women back from enjoying sex For heterosexual couples, the pleasure gap sees a disparity in sexual satisfaction, with women getting the raw end of the deal. A new poll from sexual wellbeing brand Durex has investigated sexual discomfort in women and found that 45% of us (one in
If you’re thinking about how to lift your mood, increase motivation and beat the winter blues, then read on… Have we got a motivational mid-week treat for you! To mark two months until RED January 2022 begins, Happiful and RED are bringing together a panel of brilliant guests to talk about moving for mood and
Do you know your soul purpose? Vicky Paul, intuitive artist and author, shares her thoughts and actions we can take to understand ourselves better When you Google ‘how to find purpose and meaning’ over 16 billion results come up. That’s huge, and a very clear indication there are a lot of unsatisfied people walking about.
It’s always hard to see a friend in distress, so, here, we’re exploring the steps you can take to be there for them during difficult times When a close friend is having a mental health crisis, it’s understandable to feel an array of powerful emotions such as fear, shock, confusion, or sadness. Perhaps they have
Recapture those free and easy days with these tips Ah, the olden days – a time when we could lose an entire morning to imaginary games that took us on journeys to other worlds, dabble in the arts with no thought to how the end project might measure up, and skip on down the road
A deep breath can work wonders for your wellbeing, so to help you get into this beneficial practice, we share three intentional breathing techniques that can help soothe stressed minds, and induce calm Pursed lip breathing This technique is all about taking your time and being intentional with every breath. Slowing down your breathing can
With the help of a counselling psychologist, we explore the lesser-known mental health condition of cyclothymia Throughout our lives, our mental health will naturally fluctuate as we face challenges, as well as periods of joy and happiness. While this is a normal, natural thing, for some people this cycle is more extreme, and they find
Following the pandemic, new research has revealed an increase in the number of employees disclosing mental health problems to HR leaders In research commissioned by employee experience platform Benefex, a series of online interviews with more than 200 employers has revealed that 87% have seen an increase in the numbers of employees disclosing mental health
It’s time to take down toxic masculinity for good; here we explore a healthier, more flexible alternative that can aid coping and wellbeing The winds of social change have blown in a plethora of views on what masculinity should look like in modern society. These different perspectives can cause confusion; should I be stoic or
What is it that makes baking such a soothing, evocative pastime? There’s something ritualistic about baking. Laying out the ingredients (running to the corner shop to pick up the one thing you forgot), weighing the quantities, working everything together, putting it in the oven, taking it out of the oven (discovering a wobbly centre and
As incidents of drink spiking increase, so does victim blaming. Here we highlight a need for change and share the campaigns doing just that It happened to me at University, on a night out celebrating a friend’s birthday. After ordering my first drink at the bar and a visit to the ladies, my memories of
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