How I managed and overcame loneliness
Since the theme of #mentalhealthawarenessweek is loneliness,I thought I would share a bit about my experience. When I first heard about the ...
9 of the Most Meaningful Gifts for a Mental Health Care Package
Read our blog on the nine most meaningful, purposeful, comforting and supportive goodies you can put in a mental health care package, to help your loved ones through the darkness to find the light again
How to manage anxiety around the Russia Ukraine war
Waking up to the news of the Russia/Ukraine war this morning was a very overwhelming feeling. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine and all...
How to support a friend who’s going through a hard time
We’d love to hand you a step-by-step script forexactly how to help a friend who’s going a hard time, but (as you’ve probablyalready figured out...
4 ways to build confidence in a child going back to school
As a parent, it’s natural to feel a little bit anxious about how your child will cope with school. Once you’ve dropped them off in the playgroun...
How to Help Children with Back-to-School Anxiety
Even kids that are usually confident can feel some back-to-school anxiety at the start of the new year, and many of us adults can still remember...
5 Self Care Tips for Parents this Summer
If you’re already feeling under pressure, here are some self-care tips to help reduce stress and look after yourself across the holidays.
11 gifts to cheer up someone going through a tough time after lockdown
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease and we slowly return to normal, it doesn't mean people aren't struggling right now. You might have a vulne...
Eight surprising ways to improve your mental health
If you were asked for a few tips on how to improve mental health, you’d probably be able to list a lot of sensible advice – like the long te...
Seven ways to encourage your child to look after their mental health
Thinking about how to support your child’s mental health can feel overwhelming. We know that our kids are facing more pressures than ever wi...
International Day of Happiness 2021
Happy International Day of Happiness, everybody! As the Happiness Shop, it's the perfect opportunity to share more about this fantastic day...
How to find hope when times are hard
It looks like the hangover from 2020 is going to be drag on a little longer. However, it's at times like these, we need to hold onto hope. This all sounds a bit easier-said-than-done because manifesting hope out of thin air might feel a bit futile. So here's a few tips and reminders to make finding hope a little bit easier.