Author: healthyntu8

My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here

6th April 2023

Can’t pee when other people are around? My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here By a current 3rd year Arts and Humanities NTU student Content warning – This blog mentions substance abuse and suicidal feelings which some readers may find triggering Hello!  I’m a third-year humanities student here at NTU … More My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here

How cold water swimming benefits my mental health

30th March 2023

By Linda Stumberga, a 3rd year Fashion Marketing and Branding NTU Student Hi everyone, I’m Linda, a final year Fashion Marketing and Branding student, and I’m excited to share my experience with overcoming stress and anxiety in university. We all know that university life can be overwhelming, and we’ve all been there – stressed, anxious, … More How cold water swimming benefits my mental health

Starting at NTU: Support and a can-do attitude

27th March 2023

By Izzi Meynell, 1st year Creative Writing NTU Student Starting university was always going to be scary. I attended an online school for several years. The one year I attempted to return to in-person education was swiftly cut short by a healthy dose of bullying followed by a global pandemic. In honesty, I never really … More Starting at NTU: Support and a can-do attitude

Knowledge is key when it comes to contraception

21st March 2023

This week is SHAG week at NTU, so one of our Student Mental Health Champions has shared their experiences with contraception to help raise awareness! Brought to you by the NTSU, SHAG week will be happening on all campuses throughout the week, for more information click here By Alessandra Leone, 2nd year English NTU Student … More Knowledge is key when it comes to contraception

Safer spaces

6th March 2023

By Izzi Meynell, 1st year Creative Writing NTU Student One of the strangest things about my trauma that I’ve discovered recently is the ability to fear your own safe spaces when, mere months ago, they were your only solace. For much of my life I yearned to leave Derby – escape – perhaps disappear up … More Safer spaces

Food: Friend or Foe?

3rd March 2023

Content warning: Mention of eating disorders and body image which some readers may find triggering This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so one of our Student Mental Health Champions has shared their personal journey and experiences By Jamie Smith, 2nd Yea Business Management and Economics NTU student So many people have struggles with food … More Food: Friend or Foe?

How the Disability Support Team helped me with my fibromyalgia

20th February 2023

By Tegan Cooke a current Fashion Textiles and Knitwear Design NTU student It’s undeniable that going to university is a hugely challenging undertaking – moving away from home for the first time, balancing studies and a social life, and dealing with minuscule student budgets, are all steep learning curves for the majority of freshers. A … More How the Disability Support Team helped me with my fibromyalgia