Uproute takes a look at Laughing Yoga and some of it’s practitioners.
Deep Dives
Recovery From extremism: what it looks like
Photo: Wesley T Allen via Creative Commons A deep dive into what recovery from extremism looks like in the UK. When we think of addiction and recovery, we usually think of things like drinking and gambling. We don't tend to think of extremism and racism. But a similar...
5 lesser known figures of LGBTQ+ empowerment in UK History
photo: rawpixel.com As pride month begins, it's time to take a look at five lesser-known figures of LGBTQ+ empowerment in UK history. Maureen Colquhoun Maureen Colquhoun was the first openly lesbian UK member of parliament. She came out in 1976 and was deselected from...
Nearly 1.2 billion people living with mental disorders globally, study reveals
A major systematic analysis published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023.
UK job vacancies fall to the lowest level since early 2021 as young workers face tougher market
Official figures show an estimated 705,000 vacancies in the UK between February and April 2026, the lowest level since early 2021, as young workers face growing competition for entry-level jobs. (Photo: Drazen Zigic via Magnific)
Five famous celebs who struggled with mental health issues
Mental health struggles can affect anyone, regardless of fame, success or status. From Olympic champions to global music stars, many celebrities have quietly battled depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts behind the scenes. Uproute looks at five famous faces who opened up about their struggles and rebuilt their lives.
5 iconic musicians who traded the party for sobriety
For decades, the industry pushed a toxic lie: that great art requires self-destruction. From Eminem to Florence Welch, five massive icons prove that total clarity didn’t dull their creative edge – it saved their lives and careers.
One size does not fit all: How the criminal justice system ignores women’s needs
There are around 100,000 women currently in prison who shouldn’t be there because they have been failed by the system, according to statistics from ‘Women in Prison’.
Britain’s quietest social crisis
For most communities across the UK, the past decade has been tumultuous to say the least. Rising prices, global pandemics and mass a digitalisation has left many people missing the ‘simple’ world we once lived in.
Interview with Forward Leeds on harm reduction
Uproute talks to forward Leeds on the work that they do with substance users.
More than just a game: meet the community group rebuilding through football
In less than three years Smile FC has gone from strength to strength, gathering over 50 members and raising over £7000 for charities across the UK.
How one accident changed everything
After a horrific farming accident, 21-year-old Darcie Rowlandson suffered potentially life changing injuries. After her recovery she bravely went on to overcome dyslexia, self-doubt and trauma to learn the art of medical tattooing, helping others who have also suffered from serious injuries heal.
Life reshaped by loss: A mother turns grief into action against knife crime crisis
After her son was stabbed to death in 2025, Caroline Willgoose transforms her personal tragedy into a fight for change. Through her story, Uproute explores why more needs to be done to tackle knife violence in the UK.