Hope – Frederika Roberts

9 May 2025

Feeling “Meh?” Moving from Languishing to Flourishing in Our Communities

Quick takeaways:
• How to go from helplessness to hope through community connection
• Practical steps: From languishing to flourishing through small actions
• Build resilience in challenging times by supporting others

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by global events and wonder “what can I do?”

In light of world events, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of “Community” feels more important than ever.

As we try to muddle our way through these challenging times, Dr. Keyes shares valuable insights to help us move from languishing to flourishing, with a particular focus on the importance of community connection.

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25 February 2019

Happiness Anger Rage Wellbeing Education Children and more | BBC Sheffield Paulette Edwards

Frederika Roberts was interviewed by Paulette Edwards on BBC Radio Sheffield on 15th February 2019. They talked about happiness, wellbeing, emotions, anger, rage (and how these fit into happiness and wellbeing), meaning, purpose, political activism, children, children’s emotions and more.

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29 March 2018

BBC Radio York Brexit special | Article 50

BBC Radio York Brexit Special on Article 50 Anniversary Is it still possible to be happy? On 29th March 2018, the first anniversary of Theresa May’s triggering of Article 50, BBC Radio York aired a Brexit Special. I was one […]

7 min read