Words: Greenjacker Photography: Warren Draper In his groundbreaking book Biophilia (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1984), Edward O. Wilson proposed that humans are innately predisposed to seek out connections with nature and other lifeforms. Failure to connect with nature and non-human life leads to depression, anxiety and neurosis. Subsequent studies have shown the power of natural …
Words: Luke Miller Artwork: Kosy (Darren Egonballoo Cunningham) Depression is a really hard thing to describe. It affects so many people in so many different ways, yet it isn’t often talked about. My experience of depression is like watching your world drain of colour. Not quickly, but gradually, day after day, things just become less …
Photography: James Pierce As I write this on 31st August, it is International Overdose Awareness Day. We’ve organised an informal reading of Drug Wars, a book about Britain and the illegal drug trade written by an ex-undercover drug cop, Neil Woods and writer JS Rafaeli. It’s just me and a local drugs worker from Barnsley, …
Words: Libby Shaw Photography: Cameron Bell It is common knowledge that the phenomenon of ‘word of mouth’ is something respected for its great influence. In its most positive form it can act as verbal wildfire, dispersing ideologies, business plans, societal shifts and reducing stigmas. Its prominence within society is undeniable and it brings to light …
Words: Sue Burton Photography: Warren Draper Can wearing the right colours, improve your wellbeing? Wearing the right colours can lift your mood, make you look and feel incredible, and take an outfit from dull to dazzling in one step. Finding the right shade can be tricky, but a professional colour analysis will demonstrate how your …