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Suicidal ideation: What it is and when to seek help

Suicidal ideation: What it is and when to seek help

A look at the different forms of suicidal ideation, warning signs, when to seek help, and how to help a loved one going through it.

In brief: Over-60s struggling mentally with the cost of living crisis

In brief: Over-60s struggling mentally with the cost of living crisis

A round-up of the week's top mental health headlines.

Who do you confide in when everyone around you is suffering?

Who do you confide in when everyone around you is suffering?

A story of a young woman dealing with the loss of her beloved grandmother, and what helped her through the trauma.

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What does it mean to be happy?

The importance of 'negative' emotions, and how to manage them effectively

The importance of 'negative' emotions, and how to manage them effectively

Often, we think of feelings like anger or fear as 'bad'. But they are just as important of 'good' emotions. Alisa Volter explains why.

The Happiness Riddle

The Happiness Riddle

The desire to be happy is a deep-seated human need – but what does it mean, and is it distinct from ‘joy'? SJ Whitaker explores.

International Day of Happiness: Finding the balance

International Day of Happiness: Finding the balance

International Day of Happiness is a time for celebration – but is happiness the be-all and end-all? SJ Whitaker shares their thoughts.

We all want to win, but is it worth our happiness?

We all want to win, but is it worth our happiness?

With more and more athletes taking 'mental health breaks' from their sport, Wanyuan Song looks at whether winning is worth our wellbeing.

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Learning to love yourself

While pop culture might make you think that Valentine's Day is only for love-struck couples, it's actually a day of celebrating love that can be for anyone, including yourself.

That’s much easier said than done though. As we all know, Valentine’s Day can be an incredibly tough day when we dwell on past failed relationships, insecurities, loneliness, hurtful experiences or people, perhaps even jealousy of other relationships.

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In focus: Young minds

How technology can affect children’s mental health, and how to limit its effects

How technology can affect children’s mental health, and how to limit its effects

In an increasingly digitised world, how can we limit any negative impact of technology on young minds?

It's OK to not have an ambitious goal

It's OK to not have an ambitious goal

There's no problem with having a goal – just as long as it doesn't come at the cost of our mental health, says Cecilia Astolfi.

3 tips for dealing with teenage depression, and 3 for overcoming anxiety

3 tips for dealing with teenage depression, and 3 for overcoming anxiety

Depression and anxiety is common among teenagers faced with new emotional challenges. Mara Girone provides their tips for overcoming both.

We need to talk about food insecurity and its impact on young people’s mental health

We need to talk about food insecurity and its impact on young people’s mental health

How do we make sure children have access to fruit and veg, and the mental health benefits they can provide?

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Spotlight: Cost of living

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The cost-of-living crisis

Late 2021 saw the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime cost-of-living crisis. We look at how it began, explore how it can affect mental health, signpost towards useful money management tools, and provide real-life accounts of the consequences of the ongoing crisis.

The cost-of-living crisis: In brief

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