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Shades of Excellence: MYnd Map founder left her media career to help people through journaling

Aug 19, 20225 min read

Shades of Excellence: MYnd Map founder left her media career to help people through journaling

Thirty-eight-year-old Rosemary Ikpeme enjoyed a decade-long career in media and broadcasting, but her success left her unfulfilled. While...

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The delightful art of taking a day off away from the rest of the world

Gassy Traore

Jun 29, 20223 min read

Lifestyle

The delightful art of taking a day off away from the rest of the world

With it being well-being awareness week this week, a great way to improve your wellness is to take a well deserved break.

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BetterMe teams up with UKRAINEPRIDE on LGBTQ+Me., featuring stories exclusively told by Ukrainians

Shenead Poroosotum

Jun 15, 20223 min read

News

BetterMe teams up with UKRAINEPRIDE on LGBTQ+Me., featuring stories exclusively told by Ukrainians

With LGBTQ+ communities more likely to experience symptoms of depression and stress due to facing discrimination within their families,...

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Healing through art: Rainbow Ruthie shares how creativity can help people deal with trauma

Gassy Traore

Jun 14, 20222 min read

Identity

Healing through art: Rainbow Ruthie shares how creativity can help people deal with trauma

Rainbow Ruthie is a poetic rendition from Ruth Ella Moragas who was diagnosed with a bipolar and borderline personality disorder. This...

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Why government calorie labelling rules can have detrimental effects on people

Reem Makari

May 3, 20224 min read

News

Why government calorie labelling rules can have detrimental effects on people

New government legislation for compulsory calorie labelling can have a negative impact for vulnerable people.

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Emma Green

Apr 7, 202210 min read

Identity

The Great Resignation

With more people beginning to prioritise their mental health over steady but unfulfilling careers, especially in the wake of Covid-19,...

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Mental health is not an excuse to be a bad person

Shenead Poroosotum

Mar 3, 20223 min read

Lifestyle

Mental health is not an excuse to be a bad person

It can be challenging to talk about mental health. After years of people being ignored and not taken seriously for their conditions,...

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We need to stop ignoring young Black men's mental health issues

Gassy Traore

Feb 7, 20224 min read

Identity

We need to stop ignoring young Black men's mental health issues

Ronald Dodzro, a trainee in clinical psychology, has spoken up about the young Black man’s reality of dealing with mental health.

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The brutal struggles of seasonal affective disorder

Kate Byng-Hall

Jan 24, 20225 min read

Identity

The brutal struggles of seasonal affective disorder

“Fancy a smoke?” Adrian Curwen asks through the computer screen. The 58-year-old is surprisingly relaxed despite the topic of...

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New Year, New Me: The importance of the right mindset and nutrition in fitness

Janet Osayande

Jan 17, 20225 min read

Lifestyle

New Year, New Me: The importance of the right mindset and nutrition in fitness

When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, and we celebrate the new year, we not only bid farewell to the previous 12 months, but...

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11 study tips to help you survive assignment week

Reem Makari

Jan 12, 20224 min read

Lifestyle

11 study tips to help you survive assignment week

11 study tips to help you stay organised and take care of your physical and mental health and well-being during assignment deadline week.

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A spot of bother: dealing with acne as a teenager

Shenead Poroosotum

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Lifestyle

A spot of bother: dealing with acne as a teenager

Spots, zits, pimples… whatever you decide to call them, for some people, they can be easy to ignore and manage. For me, however, they’re...

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Kingston University alum conquers eating disorder through the power of pole dancing

Emma Green

Jan 3, 20221 min read

Identity

Kingston University alum conquers eating disorder through the power of pole dancing

Autumn Waroquiers moved to Kingston upon Thames from her native France at the promising age of 18 to study creative writing and...

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How growing up mixed race in mostly white areas can shape your identity

Janet Osayande & Laila Hodd

Dec 29, 20217 min read

Identity

How growing up mixed race in mostly white areas can shape your identity

Kindred’s Fashion Editor – Janet, and Identity Editor – Laila - chat about their experiences growing up mixed-race in a mainly white area.

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Mental Health Confessionals: "I poured petrol over myself in a desperate cry for help"

Emma Green

Dec 28, 20216 min read

Identity

Mental Health Confessionals: "I poured petrol over myself in a desperate cry for help"

After years of being let down by the system, Luke turned to the only outlet that would help him—but at a cost.

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Instagram exposed: Young women’s reality of a toxic addiction

Kate Byng-Hall

Dec 21, 20215 min read

News

Instagram exposed: Young women’s reality of a toxic addiction

The reality of how Instagram can have a negative mental health impact on many young social media users easily influenced by the app.

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How to make running a positive experience

Babajide Osikoya

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Lifestyle

How to make running a positive experience

Running can be seen as intimidating and as a result, people are left out from all its benefits - especially towards mental health.

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Gassy Traore

Dec 9, 20213 min read

Lifestyle

How I romanticised my day to day life

Romanticising your life is more than a dreamy walk in Paris, it’s a whole mindset. It’s a need to make even the most mundane tasks shiny.

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Enough is enough: “You can’t put a time limit on domestic abuse”

Abbey Bamford

Dec 8, 20216 min read

News

Enough is enough: “You can’t put a time limit on domestic abuse”

Women speak out about their own experiences on deadline with domestic abuse.

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Mental Health Confessionals: “I started drinking at age 13 to blackout"

Emma Green

Dec 2, 20217 min read

Identity

Mental Health Confessionals: “I started drinking at age 13 to blackout"

Blogger ‘Meg Undressed’ tells Kindred her story of grappling with addiction and her mental health struggles.

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