Happiful Magazine - Issue 115 - The Mind & Mystery Issue

Oct 20, 2026

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Happiful Magazine Issue 115 devoted to mental health and wellbeing, centered on “Mind & Mystery.” The editorial connects calm, comfort, and evidence with themes such as ghost-story psychology, morning rituals, and unsettling tales that still feel good. The issue features wellbeing rituals, tarot used as a therapeutic tool, practical burnout and anxiety strategies, nature-based wellbeing, and science-backed interventions. Regular columns, expert guidance, and community contributions support readers in applying insights to everyday life.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages68

Reading Time2 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

In this issue

Features

Food & health

Try this at home

Wellbeing

Positive pointers

Unusual interventions

Happiful Regulars

Culture

Happiful Community

Meet the team of experts providing information, guidance, and insight throughout this issue

Expert review

ISSUE 115 DEVOTED TO MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING £5.99 THE MIND & MYSTERY ISSUE The psychology of ghost stories | Early morning rituals | Tarot in the therapy room 16 115 | happiful com I trust myself to find my way, one choice at a time. A spooky kind of soothing I’m not much of a re-reader, but once a year I feel the urge to pickup The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson yet again. For those unfamiliar, the premise is: a researcher invites a group to stay at the ominous Hill House to find scientific proof of the supernatural. I first read this some years ago with my book club. We squeezed into our corner of the pub and poredover the pages. Opinions were mixed, as is always the case at a good book club, but something we all delighted in was losing ourselves with something spooky on a dark evening in October. When we talk about wellbeing, we often lean towards pursuing a feeling of calm and safety. Why, then, did this unsettling tale leave me feeling… good? It’s an experience I’m sure I share wellbeing. On p49, author and Wiccan priestess Rebecca Beattie shares how rituals have come to support her own wellbeing, and suggests some you can try for yourself. We’re also taking a look at how tarot is being used as a therapeutic tool (p57), and offering you a miniature escape, with a beautifully illustrated folk story that will transport you to the Outer Hebrides. In among these features, you’ll also find all our regulars, as well as practical tips and guidance for caring for your wellbeing without the spookiness. But as you settledown to read this edition, take a pause. Consider the season, and what you find yourself drawn to at this time of year. Allow your imagination to be lit up by stories from beyond the veil, and then Kathryn’s portrait | Sarah Cresswell with many others. And in our lead feature, we explore the psychology of ghost stories and uncover what lies beneath our love of being spooked. From the tales that haunt an Aberdeenshire castle to the latest in academic research, what does our fascination with the weird and wonderful tell us about ourselves? And, as this is our Mind & Mystery special, we’re also examining some of the more mystical elements of ground yourself in evidencebased rituals that you can add to your everyday life. Perhaps there’s something soothing in leaving a little room for mystery. KATHRYN WHEELER | ACTING EDITOR Look out for Off the Page boxes throughout the issue. These are prompts to pause, reflect, get creative, and make the ideas, insights, and lessons from Happiful your own. There’s no right or wrong way to use these activities. Pickup a pen, follow your curiosity, skip what doesn’t speak to you, or come back whenever you like. This is your magazine. See where it takes you. At Happiful, inclusivity, representation, and creating a happier, healthier society are at the forefront of our mission. To find out more about our social and environmental pledges, [visit](visit happiful.com/pledges)[ happiful.com/pledges](visit happiful.com/pledges) [W](W | happiful.com)[ | happiful.com](W | happiful.com)[ ](W | happiful.com)[F](F | happifulhq)[ | happifulhq](F | happifulhq)[ ](F | happifulhq)[X](X | @happifulhq)[ | @happifulhq](X | @happifulhq) I | @happiful_magazine T | @happiful_magazine In this issue 49 Features 10 What a wonderful morning Rituals to start your day off right 22 Dusking decoded Why twilight can do you good 24 Things that go bump... Why do we love ghost stories? 36 Seonaidh the seaweed spirit An Isle of Lewis folktale retold by Morvern Graham 40 Learning to press pause Burnout prevention strategies 49 Conjuring calm What can witchcraft teach us about caring for our minds? Food & health 16 Wild pickings 28 One-pot warmers 63 Cooking with ADHD 24 Try this at home 13 Puzzle break 35 Cognitive shuffling 46 Pinpoint your needs 62 Embrace nature’s mess Wellbeing 38 Friction-maxxing 44 Single-session the

FAQs

What main themes does Issue 115 focus on?

Issue 115 centers on mental health and wellbeing through the Mind & Mystery theme, including ghost-story psychology, rituals, tarot, and practical strategies for caring for your mind.

How does the magazine approach wellbeing in this issue?

It balances a feeling of calm and safety with unsettling or mystical elements, such as rituals and tarot, and pairs them with practical guidance and evidence-based approaches.

What kinds of content and sections are included in the issue?

The issue includes features, wellbeing articles, cooking and health pieces, home activities like puzzles and cognitive shuffling, science-backed anxiety solutions, expert columns, community content, and an expert team introduction.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Ben