Table Of ContentTHE MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO MENTAL HEALTH
JULY 2020 £4.00
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Unearth the power of a good
book, with the therapy
that gets you reading
Let your
mind roam
More than
a feeling
Tune-in to your
emotions & cultivate
a positive mindset
greatest mental
health books
20
Feel empowered,
heard, & inspired
What to do if you find yourself the
victim of this emotional abuse
Gaslighting
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What was your favourite book
growing up? Or the pinacle moment
when you felt completely swept away
by a great story?
Books have a special power – whether
it’s pouring your heart out in a journal,
escaping from reality with captivating
fiction, or finally feeling understood
when you see yourself in someone
else’s words.
Reading has the potential to connect
us not only with people throughout
history, and from all around the world,
but also with ourselves.
They say ‘the cover is not the book’,
and it’s a sentiment that certainly
rings true. When we find the courage
to open up and look inside, we
give ourselves permission to be
authentically ‘us’.
In this issue, we’re focused on helping
you to truly understand yourself. From
getting to the root of your emotions, to
embracing the silence, and learning to
love yourself.
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your story
But we also want to celebrate the power
that turning a new page can have on
bringing you that clarity. That’s why we’re
exploring the imaginative therapy that
focuses on prescribing the perfect read at
just the right time.
Michelle Obama wrote in her biography:
“Your story is what you have, what you
will always have. It is something to own.”
We shouldn’t be afraid to start a new
chapter, but know that all those
moments that brought us here have
helped shape us, too. And the rest, well
that’s ours to write.
Own it.
REBECCA THAIR | EDITOR
Own
18 More than a feeling
We explore the psychological tool that can
help us to track, understand, and even
predict our emotions
31 The hypno glow
How can hypnotherapy help us to cultivate
a positive mindset? We bring in the experts
to learn more
44 Read all about it
From childhood classics to raw accounts
of personal experiences, here's our top 20
greatest mental health books of all time
64 Identify gaslighting
Read one man's experience of the abuse
tactic that thrives on self-doubt
71 Beyond skin deep
We take a closer look at the condition that
causes people to pick their skin
Features
The Uplift
8 In the news
13 The wellbeing wrap
15 What is bibliotherapy?
The right read at the right time can work
wonders. So meet the therapist who
'prescribes' books to her clients
90 Quickfire: MH matters
Lifestyle and
Relationships
22 Discover your power
24 Attune to the moon
Columnist Grace Victory explores how to
harness lunar energy for our wellbeing
59 Annabel Karmel
The author pens a letter of love, loss and
legacy to her daughter who died as a baby
67 Eating disorder myths
We break down 10 misconceptions
77 Stay social
Five fun things to do with friends and
family, remotely
Culture
55 Booked up
Four good reads you won't want to miss
80 Jack Monroe
The food writer and campaigner on not
shying away from difficult subjects
84 Things to do in July
39 Rebecca: New courage
For years, anorexia controlled Rebecca's
life. But with time, and close work with
professionals, she's learned to live with
hope and joy
51 Julia: A peaceful mind
Julia's undiagnosed OCD dominated
her thoughts for years before
understanding the condition helped her
banish the fear
87 Suresh: Sourcing support
As Suresh's daughter struggled with
depression, suicidal ideation, and their
sexuality, he learned a lesson on the
power of unconditional love
Life Stories
Our team
EDITORIAL
Rebecca Thair | Editor
Kathryn Wheeler | Head Writer
Tia Sinden | Editorial Assistant
Bonnie Evie Gifford, Kat Nicholls | Senior Writers
Becky Wright | Content & Marketing Officer
Katie Hoare | Digital Marketing & Content Officer
Grace Victory | Columnist
Lucy Donoughue | Head of Partnerships
Ellen Hoggard | Digital Editor
Keith Howitt | Sub-Editor
Rav Sekhon | Expert Advisor
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