Wellbeing
Prioritise your mental and physical health with Marie Claire’s wellbeing guide. Discover mindfulness techniques, sleep hygiene tips, and stress-management tools.
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Activist Seyi Akiwowo: 'We must protect Black mental health by stopping the circulation of violent footage online'
With footage of Rayshard Brooks' killing being the latest of distressing videos circulated online showing the police's deplorable treatment of black people, Seyi Akiwowo, the founder of Glitch, a not-for-profit organisation designed to stop online harassment, is campaigning for individuals and tech giants to do their part to make social media a safe space for all
By Marie Claire
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'Coronavirus is increasing LGBTQ+ mental health inequalities' says trans woman Abi Giles
Opinion NHS pathology lab scientist and trans woman Abi Giles shares her story in a bid to promote understanding and equality
By Olivia Adams
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Mollie's Feel-Good Feed: Brightening up this rainy week
Mollie King is back with her weekly uplifting recommendations to listen to and watch this weekend
By Mollie King
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Dear White Mumfluencers, we need to talk about being an anti-racism ally
Opinion My name is Zeena Moolla. Like you, I'm a part of your world, albeit my Word To The Mothers occupies a far less frequented space. I apologise for the unsolicited nature of this address, but I felt we needed to talk...
By Marie Claire
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'Lockdown has acted as trigger for relapse': Coping with an addiction during the pandemic
Living with alcohol or drug issues during this time is especially tough with social isolation, cuts in support services and Covid anxiety proving to be tipping points for many. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Tony Rao offers a six-point action plan for those who are struggling
By Niamh McCollum
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Celebrities share mental health struggles during lockdown
'We're standing with you and we're going to get through this together'
By Olivia Adams
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Mental Health Awareness Week is an important reminder to be kind
Report This Mental Health Awareness Week, we will be looking into post-lockdown anxiety, as experts predict a mental health crisis to come in the next three months.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Why are so many women in their 30s turning to counselling
Report It's being called our therapy years – but can counselling help during lockdown? Lizzy Dening talks to seven woman about their experiences
By Maria Coole
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: experts reveal worries for new mums to Kate Middleton
Illnesses such as antenatal depression, postnatal depression and anxiety can develop during or after pregnancy
By Olivia Adams
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The one word you must ditch to help your mental wellbeing
We all dream of one day writing the 'perfect' book or living in the 'perfect' house or finding the 'perfect' partner. Bestselling author Christina Dalcher fell into a 'perfect' trap too
By Maria Coole
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Mollie's Feel-Good Feed: Your weekly dose of positivity
Our lockdown columnist Mollie King talks you through a few things bringing her happiness this week
By Mollie King
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A teacher on the frontline: 'wellbeing - not education - will be our focus post pandemic'
Opinion Katie Weighell is a teacher at a primary school in south London. Here she describes her new normal, her worries for vulnerable children and how government cuts are affecting these critical safe spaces
By Olivia Adams
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Mollie's Feel-Good Feed: Introducing Mollie King's weekly round-up of joy
Introducing our newest columnist, here to bring a smile to your face in these uncertain times
By Mollie King
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Harry and Meghan share important mental health advice for those in isolation
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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#useyourvoice: ‘Accessing therapy should not be a middle-class privilege’ says mental health activist Grace Victory
Opinion At a time when we're more open than ever before about discussing mental health, Grace argues we still have a long way to go until vital help is immediately accessible for all - not just for those who can afford it
By Maria Coole
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Kate Middleton shares an important message for Children's Mental Health Week
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Leading the charge for nourishing retreats, this stylish escape will boost your wellbeing
New year, new you… New Forest? Woodland wellness wins await at Lime Wood hotel this spring thanks to a special collaboration with trailblazing nutritional therapist, Amelia Freer
By Marie Claire
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#happyYOUyear: 'I'm challenging myself to self-love instead of New Year's resolutions this year'
Opinion Digital Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot goes from 64 New Year's resolutions in 2019 to zero in 2020...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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These Oprah Winfrey quotes are guaranteed to inspire and empower you
In celebration of International Leadership Week kicking off today, please enjoy 10 of legendary Oprah Winfrey's best lines
By Olivia Adams
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The Clemmie Hooper scandal – an insider tells all: ‘It’s easy to get addicted to trolling just like I was’
Opinion After witnessing the Mother of Daughters drama unfold, a mumfluencer reveals the murky underworld of mummy blogging and the toll it took on her mental health
By Marie Claire
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Anti-Bullying Week 2019: Stella Creasy on being targeted by an abusive campaign
Opinion While the Labour MP was eight-months pregnant she was publicly harassed by anti-abortion organisation, as a result of her role in the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland. Now on maternity leave, she's still fighting to change hate crime legislation to offer women greater protection
By Niamh McCollum
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Anti-Bullying Week 2019: Hayley Hasselhoff opens up about body shaming
Opinion Kicking off our Anti-Bullying campaign this week is size 16 model, Hayley, sharing her life-changing experiences and why she believes clothes size should not define us
By Maria Coole
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‘Meghan and Harry are rich royals but they can still feel anguish’
Opinion After hinting to struggling with their mental health, many criticised the pair saying they’re too privileged to have problems, Kerry Parnell explains why the bullying has to stop…
By Marie Claire
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For World Mental Health Day 20 celebrities speak honestly about their mental health battles
'You can’t pay enough money to cure that feeling of being broken'
By Jenny Proudfoot
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A new royal-backed mental health campaign is facing huge backlash
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Here is where to head in the mountains when in search of Alpine Wellness
Fed up of the cities polluted air and in need of a healthy recharge? Badrutt’s Palace in St Moritz Switzerland is not just a honeypot location for ski and snow. With deep blue lakes, green mountain tracks and dreamy alpine spas, it’s a luxurious hideaway that makes you switch off your phone and just breathe alpine air.
By Sarah Barnes
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Harry, Meghan, William and Kate have launched a 24/7 mental health text line
The royals are joining forces
By Jadie Troy-Pryde


