Fearne Cotton has spoken about her depression in a frank interview with Angela Scanlon’s podcast, Thanks A Million. The TV and radio presenter, 39, admitted that depression is part of her everyday life and that it knocked her ‘work confidence’ partly leading her to leave her roles on Celebrity Juice and at BBC Radio. ‘[Depression] … Read more
While ‘mindfulness’ was once a term only known by devoted yoga fans, the form of meditation has grown in popularity in recent years. Mindfulness involves sitting silently and focusing on your thoughts in the present moment, and is said to help reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Now, a study has warned that these mental health … Read more
Have you started 2021 heavier than you’d like to be? Are you feeling sluggish, and sleeping badly? Join the club — after what’s been a difficult time, many people have begun the New Year fatter, less fit and more stressed than ever. And as you piled on the pounds, the chances are your blood sugar … Read more
Frankie Bridge has praised her husband Wayne for his support during her battle with depression and said communication has strengthened her marriage. The former Saturdays star, 31, told the Made By Mammas podcast that her husband had been amazing when she suffered a mental breakdown in the first year of their relationship, with the star forced … Read more
Personal trainer, 40, left heartbroken after splitting from his partner of seven years claims he’s cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up to five hours a day Steve Pilot left devastated after he split from his partner of seven years in 2015 Inspired after seeing Victorian image of circus performer balancing on his hands … Read more
Do you have the winter blues? Shoppers love this £18 SAD desk lamp that boosts their mood, reduces eye strain AND combats tiredness By Emily Knott For Mailonline Published: 11:05 GMT, 8 January 2021 | Updated: 11:05 GMT, 8 January 2021 If you get depressed in winter and suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you’ve … Read more
Demi Jones has shared before and after photos of her three stone weight loss, admitting she has ‘always been scared’ to post them. The Love Island star, 22, underwent a lifestyle transformation over the course of two years before she found fame on the 2020 series of the ITV2 show. Demi revealed that leaving a … Read more
A mental health campaigner has described how his family have learned how to to re-write family celebrations such as Christmas since his younger brother died by suicide at the age of just 15. Ben West, 20, from Cranbrook in Kent, has campaigned for better mental health services since his brother Sam’s death in January 2018 … Read more
Experts have warned of serious problems developing as England enters its third national lockdown, with one declaring ‘The pandemic has created a mental health ticking time bomb’. Draconian measures designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus variant will heavily impact many during the gruelling winter months. Depression, anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are expected … Read more
In May I had an ischaemic stroke and I am not sure why. My speech has returned but my mind still goes blank, causing considerable anxiety and depression. I’m 73 and I’ve also been looking after my wife, who has been shielding. Could stress have brought on the stroke? John Prentice, Causewayhead, Stirling. Remaining unwell … Read more