All news by author: Susan Griffin

NOT so long ago, mental health was a taboo topic.There wasn’t the understanding, vocabulary or opportunity for people to talk honestly about what th

WHEN you’re juggling life’s curveballs, getting through the day without wanting to cry or hide can feel like a success.So, it’s understandable t

What is it about money that makes it so difficult to talk about?The cost of living crisis is still hitting the headlines, but that doesn’t mean peop

WHEN author Helen Russell first moved to Denmark, she was struck by how much happier and healthier the Danes appeared to be.After her husband got a jo

WHETHER it’s a loving chat, a bottle of fizz or a shoulder to cry on, it’s comforting to know your friends are there for you through life’s ups

HAVING a sneaky cry in the toilets or snapping at your colleagues – we’ve all had days when work gets a bit much.But completely crumbling is not t

WHEN it comes to our everyday lives, so often, the focus is on our relationships with other people – our kids, partner, mates, siblings, parents or

DEMENTIA isn’t just forgetting where you left your keys.It’s a devastating group of diseases – Alzheimer’s being the most common – that robs

FEELING like no one is listening can be crushing – not to mention when someone interrupts or dismisses you.Even worse, you might not feel able to sp

When your alarm goesoff for work, does it feel like Groundhog Day and you can’t be bothered?If so, you’re far from alone.Since the pandemic,

WE all say we’ll cut down, but how does it feel to actually put the wine glass to one side for a month?Writer Susan Griffin decided to find out and

January is here, and chances are your New Year’s Day hangover is making you think it’s time to detox your life and overhaul your health.After week