Melissa Cowan

Melissa Cowan (she/her)

Content Contributor

Melissa has been writing about mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness for the past decade. She really believes in the power of sharing stories and information to help people feel supported and connected.

Recent articles

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Chronic pain explained

If you are living with chronic pain, it’s important to know that it’s possible to live a full life while managing it. Read all about chronic pain in this guide.

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Living with chronic fatigue

If you think you might have chronic fatigue, you probably have a whole bunch of questions about how it could affect your life and what you can do about it.

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ADHD in women and girls

Learn more about ADHD in women and girls, what symptoms can look like and how to get support if you think you might have it.

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