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Organised by Happiful – the award-winning print and digital magazine devoted to mental health and wellbeing – the Happiful Poetry Prize is returns fonce again. This free-to-enter competition celebrates the best in mental health and wellbeing writing and gives entrants the chance to win £100 and possible publication in the magazine or even broadcast on their podcast.
Some key info about the prize:
– Entered poems should explore the topic of mental health and wellbeing in unique, engaging, and empowering ways.
– The competition is free to enter
– The winner will receive £100, and four shortlisted poets will receive a £25 National Book Token.
– All five poems will be published in issue 96 of Happiful.
– The deadline for entries is 23:59 Friday 14th November 2025.
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