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Football legend Rio Ferdinand: We need to teach kids it’s OK to feel sad sometimes

Rio Ferdinand thinks letting go of perfection is key as a parent. “Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy, in that we put too much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect scenario and situation in life, which is just impossible,” says the former ...

13 May 2024 at 11:21

Lifestyle

5 ways your mental health could be affecting your finances – and how to get help

Mental health issues and financial problems can often go hand-in-hand, but with many people leading busy day-to-day lives it’s not always easy to take a step back and consider how the two could be interacting. With Mental Health Awareness Week ...

10 May 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

Dr Alex George: Five months of sobriety has made a ‘huge difference’

Dr Alex George has revealed that more than 150 days without alcohol has been “a challenge” but has made a “huge difference” to his life. The former Love Island star, TV doctor and now the UK government’s youth mental health ambassador shared ...

15 May 2023 at 21:09

Lifestyle

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 ways to calm new mum anxiety

Although having a baby can be the most wonderful thing in the world, it can also be extremely scary, stressful and lonely. And despite the many joys of motherhood, the tough parts can really take their toll on a new mum’s mental health. As ...

01 May 2023 at 10:00

Lifestyle

David Seaman on fishing and mental wellbeing: I found the space that makes me happy

During his 23-year professional football career, winning was always the aim of the game. Now, David Seaman is happy to have found a sport he can enjoy, regardless of the end result. The former England and Arsenal goalie has found a love ...

17 May 2023 at 10:09

Lifestyle

3 mums on what postnatal depression looked like for them

The NHS estimates that around one in ten women experience postnatal depression (PND) within a year of giving birth – and it’s a condition that can also affect fathers and partners. Despite its prevalence, it often remains a hidden ...

02 May 2025 at 13:18

Sport

Ben Tyler: The handball star and trainee doctor out to ‘transform’ mental health

Great Britain handball star and trainee doctor Ben Tyler is on a mission to help tackle the UK’s mental health crisis by prescribing a passion for sport. Tyler, who has played handball at a national level from the age of 16, is ...

14 May 2024 at 12:15

Lifestyle

‘I was silent and almost catatonic’ – Denise Welch talks about depression signs

Denise Welch has said when she has episodes of depression she goes “silent” and this can make her become “almost catatonic” as she warned people about the signs to look for when someone is struggling. The Loose Women star – ...

17 May 2023 at 10:24

Lifestyle

‘We need to get over the stigma of men’s mental health’ – Jamie Laing on his ‘lowest point’

Jamie Laing has revealed the “lowest point” his mental health has ever been was his first panic attack – which left him feeling “lonely and isolated”. The presenter and podcast host, 36, who shot to fame during his stint ...

12 May 2025 at 08:00

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