By Abbie Edwards, NTU Alumni (Marketing) This time of the year can be especially stressful if you are a final year student. Alongside exams and coursework deadlines, you’ll likely be thinking about life after university. I graduated in 2018, and I still remember the waves of panic that would wash over me in the final … More Getting Ready for Life After University
Written by Tyana Brown-Robinson, BSc Psychology – Mental Health NTU Student Hello! As a Consent Is Everything facilitator, I went through a transformative journey; from battling social anxiety to discovering my voice in educating others about consent, it has all truly been an amazing experience. Picture this: a university student who used to dread public … More My Journey as a Consent Is Everything Facilitator: Embracing Growth, Overcoming Anxiety, and Making a Difference
By Mrunmai Wakade, NTU Psychology student Healthy sex is safe, consensual, enjoyable and communicative. However, there are multiple misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding this topic. So, let’s educate ourself and advocate for healthy sex and how to incorporate it in our daily life It’s critical to comprehend and express your needs and desires when … More 7 Steps to Healthy Sex
Written by Ozcan Inanli, MSc Psychology, Year 1 (Part Time student) Exam Success and Acing Assignments With exams being around the corner, the number of assignments and deadlines accumulating, it can feel like a real struggle to get yourself motivated! I can completely relate to this! It’s tough, you feel like you are alone, you … More Sharing my top tips for looking after your wellbeing and managing stress during exams
March is Endometriosis Action Month. Three of our students have shared their experiences of living with endometriosis at university to help raise awareness around this and the support available. Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth in the UK, yet so many are still unaware of the condition and its … More Experiences of living with endometriosis at university
Today is Epilepsy Action Purple Day. Two of our students have shared their experiences with living with epilepsy at university to help raise awareness around epilepsy and the support available. By Helen Inglis, 2nd Undergraduate LLB (Hons) Flexible Learning The single biggest challenge of living with epilepsy for me can be summed up in one … More Living and studying with epilepsy
Today is Epilepsy Action Purple Day. Two of our students have shared their experiences with living with epilepsy at university to help raise awareness around epilepsy and the support available. By Holly Holman, a year 3 Childhood Psychology BA (Hons) NTU Student About me My name is Holly, I am a student in my 3rd … More Epilepsy Awareness Blog
By Jamie Sarson, a current NTU Psychology student My name is Jamie Sarson and I currently reside on the management committee of the national anxiety charity No Panic. No Panic supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and other related anxiety disorders through offering a helpline service, as well as a number … More Raising awareness for national anxiety charity No Panic
You might think that condoms are just about protection, but they’re so much more than that. They’re often seen as the go-to for preventing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which is true – they do an excellent job at that! If you’re someone who loves to explore intimacy or is currently navigating relationships … More 5 Reasons You Need A Condom
By Lily Albone, a current MSc Psychological Well-being and Mental Health NTU Student & Consent is Everything Facilitator Content Warning: This blog post discusses sexual violence, rape and victim blaming which can be harmful and upsetting to anyone who has experienced this. In Sexual Violence and Awareness Week, I’m pouring my heart into these words … More Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Student blog