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3 years ago
This Optical Illusion Reveals Whether You Are An Optimist Or A Pessimist
A new study has revealed how to tell if you're an optimistic or pessimistic person by using an optical illusion.
News
3 years ago
Expert Explains What Days Employees Should Work On Four-Day Working Week
Author and four-day work week advocate Joe Sanok shared his thoughts on an Ask Me Anything thread.
News
3 years ago
Instagram Users Celebrate Eating Disorder Recoveries With Posts To 'Reassure And Empower'
Those who have experienced eating disorders are stressing the importance of opening up.
Features
3 years ago
At Least 1 In 6 Men Have Experienced Sexual Abuse, But Too Many Aren't Talking About It
The NHS has launched a new campaign to help victims for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Features
3 years ago
‘You D*ckhead’ Was Former Rugby Player’s Favourite Response When Revealing Depression
Trigger warning: contains mentions of mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide. While being branded a ‘d*ckhead’ would be an insult for many, for Matty Dixon it was an indication that there was no reason he should have hidden his depression; after years of struggling, it was not something that needed to be kept secret. The <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/you-dckhead-was-former-rugby-players-favourite-response-when-revealing-depression/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
Prince Andrew Accuser’s Lawyer Says Latest Request Is ‘Exactly What Ghislaine Maxwell Tried’
Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer has implied that a recent request made by Prince Andrew’s legal team follows in the footsteps of what happened in Ghislaine Maxwell’s case. The Duke of York has been accused of sexually abusing Giuffre when she was 17 years old and allegedly being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, though Andrew has repeatedly denied <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/prince-andrew-accusers-lawyer-says-latest-request-is-exactly-what-ghislaine-maxwell-tried/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News
3 years ago
Sinead O’Connor Admitted To Hospital Following Son’s Tragic Death
Singer Sinead O’Connor has been admitted to hospital following the tragic death of her 17-year-old son, Shane. Shane went missing earlier this month and was found dead on January 7, after which O’Connor announced the loss of her son on Twitter. The mother, who changed her name to Shuhada Davitt in 2018, described the teenager as <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/sinead-oconnor-admitted-to-hospital-following-sons-tragic-death/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Celebrity
3 years ago
Magic Mushrooms Could Be Used To Treat Mental Health Conditions, Long Term Study Suggests
A first-of-its-kind human trial has indicated that magic mushrooms could be used to treat mental health conditions like PTSD. Led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, the study saw 60 people receive either a 10mg or a 25mg dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in a controlled lab <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/science/magic-mushrooms-could-be-used-to-treat-mental-health-conditions-long-term-study-suggests/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Science
3 years ago
Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean you have to go on a diet
"A culture fixated on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty, but an obsession about female obedience"
Community
3 years ago
Rather than just being reminded about homelessness at Christmas here's what we can do to help
"Over the period of being homeless I was being groomed by my boss, and sexually assaulted by him. By a grown man, and I was only 17"
News
3 years ago
Rather Than Just Being Reminded About The Homeless At Christmas, Here’s What We Can Do To Help
One day, Sam* had a fight with his mum. He thought it was ‘just a normal argument,’ until she turned around and kicked him out. Sofa surfing is an aspect of homelessness that is often not spoken about enough. In turn, the potentially damaging effects it can have on a person’s mental wellbeing and safety <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/rather-than-just-being-reminded-about-the-homeless-at-christmas-heres-what-we-can-do-to-help/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
I'm the real-life Grinch, but here's how I've learned to cope over Christmas
"We put so much pressure on ourselves to enjoy Christmas and enforce fun, but actually, who is forcing that?"
Community
3 years ago
Home Safe founder takes stand against 'sexual terrorism' and calls on men to do better
"I genuinely think that the term sexual harassment doesn’t even describe what is going on right now, it literally is sexual terrorism"
Community
3 years ago
Best Friends Encourage Sobriety After Getting ‘Sick And Tired Of Feeling Sick And Tired’
On July 9, 2018, Lisa woke up with the most ‘horrific’ hangover, fed up with how sick, tired and anxious she was feeling. A year later, on June 2, 2019, her best friend Alex thought she’d ‘poisoned’ herself after waking up ‘crawling around on all fours and vomiting’. Both were ‘I’m never drinking again’ moments, <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/best-friends-encourage-sobriety-after-getting-sick-and-tired-of-feeling-sick-and-tired/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
Most trigger warnings are inadequate TV and film need to do better
"It's like they've said let's just get some trauma and let's just make money out of it"
Film & TV
3 years ago
Royal Blood’s Mike Discusses ‘Liquid Depression’ As He Opens Up About Addiction And Mental Health This Movember
‘The one thing… I don’t know… I know what I want to say, but I don’t know how to say it. I guess, you know what really scared me? Was during lockdown, the amount of people that were innocently using their social media to encourage drinking.’ Mike Kerr, from rock duo Royal Blood, has been <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/royal-bloods-mike-discusses-liquid-depression-as-he-opens-up-about-addiction-and-mental-health-this-movember/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
Royal Blood's Mike discusses 'liquid depression' opening up about addiction and mental health this Movember
Royal Blood's Mike Kerr has opened up about his journey with addiction urging men to not wait for a 'stag-do to speak' about mental health
Community
3 years ago
I Was Told To Never Admit To My Depression On Any Form, Here’s Why You Should
Variations of the word ‘depression’ are still so often thrown about – ‘What a depressing day’, ‘I’m feeling a bit depressed’, ‘What depressing weather’ – often by people who don’t have diagnosed depression. Despite its colloquiality, and the fact mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety are more readily accepted by society, why are <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/i-was-told-to-never-admit-to-my-depression-on-any-form-heres-why-you-should/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
Porn puts too much pressure on young people to look a certain way
Adult film experts have weighed in on the dangers it presents to young people but argue it shouldn't be banned
Community
3 years ago
UOKM8? The Forgotten Students Of The Pandemic
Forgotten students of the coronavirus pandemic have opened up about how 'students aren't seen as the future anymore but 'cash cows'
News
3 years ago
Kissers Should Prepare For ‘Squelching’ And ‘Awkward Slurps’ In Post-Pandemic Romances Says Expert
Lockdown has torn many things away from young people – from students’ freshers week and clubbing to meeting colleagues at new jobs, and even locking lips and flirting. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted aspects of life for everyone, and lockdown certainly interfered with making personal connections – including the ability to flirt, date or more <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/sexpert-says-kissers-should-prepare-for-squelching-and-awkward-slurps-in-post-pandemic-romances/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured
3 years ago
Former bully says school approaches need to change as he reflects on his actions on World Mental Health Day
"It’s really horrible to think about what I was like. I think that’s what I’d want every kid to understand"
Community
3 years ago
Expert explains how close we are to a male contraceptive pill
The responsibility has fallen too heavily on women for far too long
News
3 years ago
Cinema Has An ‘Odd Attraction’ To Painting Mental Illness As Dangerous, Expert Believes
Whether it’s the ‘evil’ alter, ‘hysterical’ ex or the classic ‘Heeere’s Johnny!’ horror movie trope, cinema seems to walk the shaky line of sensationalism when it comes to its portrayal of mental illness. While there’s no doubt a level of acceptance of the somewhat caricature-like presentations in the movies, it does raise questions over how <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/cinema-has-an-odd-attraction-to-painting-mental-illness-as-dangerous-expert-believes/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Featured

Mental Health

A collection of the most eye-catching stories from around the world, all with a focus on mental health.

News

We've got the latest news, breaking stories and biggest headlines as they happen

Film & TV

All the latest news on the biggest TV shows and films as well as the latest movie trailers, reviews and features from UNILAD

Celebrity

Discover the latest celebrity news about all your favourite stars. Never miss out on any showbiz gossip, celebrity photos, must-see videos and much more

Technology

All the latest technology news, gadget releases and trends from the biggest tech brands

Music

We've got the latest music news, videos and releases from the biggest artists and bands from around the world

Politics

The latest US and World Politics news, along with up-to-date coverage of breaking political events

Weird

Whether it's crazy or just downright weird, we’ve got those strange but true news stories that make you stand back in amazement

Community

All the community news from around the world. From heart warming stories to everyday heroes and shocking events, we've got the latest real life stories to keep you entertained.

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This Optical Illusion Reveals Whether You Are An Optimist Or A Pessimist

A new study has revealed how to tell if you're an optimistic or pessimistic person by using an optical illusion.

Expert Explains What Days Employees Should Work On Four-Day Working Week

Author and four-day work week advocate Joe Sanok shared his thoughts on an Ask Me Anything thread.

Instagram Users Celebrate Eating Disorder Recoveries With Posts To 'Reassure And Empower'

Those who have experienced eating disorders are stressing the importance of opening up.

At Least 1 In 6 Men Have Experienced Sexual Abuse, But Too Many Aren't Talking About It

The NHS has launched a new campaign to help victims for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

‘You D*ckhead’ Was Former Rugby Player’s Favourite Response When Revealing Depression

Prince Andrew Accuser’s Lawyer Says Latest Request Is ‘Exactly What Ghislaine Maxwell Tried’

Sinead O’Connor Admitted To Hospital Following Son’s Tragic Death

Magic Mushrooms Could Be Used To Treat Mental Health Conditions, Long Term Study Suggests

Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean you have to go on a diet

"A culture fixated on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty, but an obsession about female obedience"

Rather than just being reminded about homelessness at Christmas here's what we can do to help

"Over the period of being homeless I was being groomed by my boss, and sexually assaulted by him. By a grown man, and I was only 17"

Rather Than Just Being Reminded About The Homeless At Christmas, Here’s What We Can Do To Help

I'm the real-life Grinch, but here's how I've learned to cope over Christmas

"We put so much pressure on ourselves to enjoy Christmas and enforce fun, but actually, who is forcing that?"

Home Safe founder takes stand against 'sexual terrorism' and calls on men to do better

"I genuinely think that the term sexual harassment doesn’t even describe what is going on right now, it literally is sexual terrorism"

Best Friends Encourage Sobriety After Getting ‘Sick And Tired Of Feeling Sick And Tired’

Most trigger warnings are inadequate TV and film need to do better

"It's like they've said let's just get some trauma and let's just make money out of it"

Royal Blood’s Mike Discusses ‘Liquid Depression’ As He Opens Up About Addiction And Mental Health This Movember

Royal Blood's Mike discusses 'liquid depression' opening up about addiction and mental health this Movember

Royal Blood's Mike Kerr has opened up about his journey with addiction urging men to not wait for a 'stag-do to speak' about mental health

I Was Told To Never Admit To My Depression On Any Form, Here’s Why You Should

Porn puts too much pressure on young people to look a certain way

Adult film experts have weighed in on the dangers it presents to young people but argue it shouldn't be banned

UOKM8? The Forgotten Students Of The Pandemic

Forgotten students of the coronavirus pandemic have opened up about how 'students aren't seen as the future anymore but 'cash cows'

Kissers Should Prepare For ‘Squelching’ And ‘Awkward Slurps’ In Post-Pandemic Romances Says Expert

Former bully says school approaches need to change as he reflects on his actions on World Mental Health Day

"It’s really horrible to think about what I was like. I think that’s what I’d want every kid to understand"

Expert explains how close we are to a male contraceptive pill

The responsibility has fallen too heavily on women for far too long

Cinema Has An ‘Odd Attraction’ To Painting Mental Illness As Dangerous, Expert Believes

Mental Health

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Mental Health

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Film & TV

Celebrity

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Weird

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This Optical Illusion Reveals Whether You Are An Optimist Or A Pessimist

A new study has revealed how to tell if you're an optimistic or pessimistic person by using an optical illusion.

Expert Explains What Days Employees Should Work On Four-Day Working Week

Author and four-day work week advocate Joe Sanok shared his thoughts on an Ask Me Anything thread.

Instagram Users Celebrate Eating Disorder Recoveries With Posts To 'Reassure And Empower'

Those who have experienced eating disorders are stressing the importance of opening up.

At Least 1 In 6 Men Have Experienced Sexual Abuse, But Too Many Aren't Talking About It

The NHS has launched a new campaign to help victims for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

‘You D*ckhead’ Was Former Rugby Player’s Favourite Response When Revealing Depression

Prince Andrew Accuser’s Lawyer Says Latest Request Is ‘Exactly What Ghislaine Maxwell Tried’

Sinead O’Connor Admitted To Hospital Following Son’s Tragic Death

Magic Mushrooms Could Be Used To Treat Mental Health Conditions, Long Term Study Suggests

Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean you have to go on a diet

"A culture fixated on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty, but an obsession about female obedience"

Rather than just being reminded about homelessness at Christmas here's what we can do to help