Kathryn Wheeler - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Kathryn Wheeler is the Features Editor at Happiful. Since joining in 2017 as the Editorial Assistant, Kathryn has worked across all section of the monthly print and online magazine. Covering the latest news, studies, and thinking on mental health topics, as well as expert insight and personal experiences, Kathryn is particularly interested in cover and internal interviews, as well as uplifting, thought-provoking features.

Content

Total articles 364

• What is intergenerational trauma and how can we break the cycle?

  By Kathryn Wheeler Verified| Happiful Verified Intergenerational trauma can feel like an unrelenting trap, but it’s time to break freeThe generations who raised us invariably have a huge impact on our lives, and the people that we become. As adults, we may find a lot of joy in noticing that we have adopted, for example, our mother’s sense of humour, our grandfather’s agreeableness, or our aunt’s passion. But there’s another side to this coin.

  By Kathryn Wheeler Verified · Happiful

  Mar. 15, 2023

• Their Society in Crisis, Venezuelan Music Students Find in Bard’s Conservatory a Refuge and a Future

  By Emily Sachar, Kathryn Wheeler Verified| Red Hook Daily Catch@ When Andrés Rivas was 3 years old, he clung to his tambor like a teddy bear, hitting the small drum not only with passion, but with rhythm. His uncle was the first to take notice and brought him to the local “nucleo,” a music school run by El Sistema, Venezuela’s revered youth music program. While percussion was Rivas’s first love, he would soon be holding a violin, handed to him when it was clear he was too small to reach the snare drum that towered overhead.

  By Emily Sachar, Kathryn Wheeler Verified · Red Hook Daily Catch

  Oct. 17, 2023

• Losing 39 minutes of sleep impacts kids, so how can we help?

  By Kathryn Wheeler Verified| Happiful Verified A new study has highlighted how losing just 39 minutes of sleep in a night can impact children. So what can we do to help kids get the best night’s sleep possible? As adults, we know just how much sleep affects our ability to go about our daily lives. Following on from those nights where we toss and turn, getting through the next day is a whole lot harder. And, it’s the same for kids. In fact, it might be even worse.

  By Kathryn Wheeler Verified · Happiful

  Mar. 17, 2023

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Company Info

Happiful

Happiful is a Certified B Corporation® based in Surrey, United Kingdom, dedicated to mental health advocacy since its founding in 2005 by sisters Emma and Aimi. The company aims to create a healthier and happier society while addressing mental health stigma. Happiful emphasizes ethical business practices, employee well-being, and environmental responsibility as part of its B Corp commitment. The company offers several wellness directories, including the Counselling Directory, Life Coaching Directory, Hypnotherapy Directory, Nutritionist Resource, and Complementary Therapies Directory, connecting individuals with qualified professionals. Happiful also publishes a magazine focused on mental health education and personal stories, along with a mobile app that provides access to mental health resources and directories. With a team of around 40 members, Happiful is committed to raising mental health awareness and fostering connections within the community.