By Sophie Orchard, 2nd year Psychology NTU student As a second-year university student I know it’s hard to shy away from talking about exam stress because it is a key part of most degrees. Without a doubt I can truly say that it is my least favourite part of getting my degree, but despite this … More 5 tips to reduce exam season stress
Today is World Health Day! Our Healthy NTU team have shared some tips for keeping happy and healthy while you are studying at NTU. Try out something creative – Creativity has been proven to be good for your mental health. Luckily at NTU and in Nottingham there are lots of ways to try something creative … More World Health Day: Tips for keeping happy and healthy at NTU
Creative Writing student, Sophie is back with a second poetry prompt blog! If you missed the first one have a read here By Sophie Hall, 1st Year Creative Writing NTU Student This months blog comes with a heavy dose of irony. Having intended to write this weeks ago but a looming dissertation and a mental … More Keeping Creative While You Are in a Slump
By Kevon Mukabi a 1st year Marketing NTU Student Joining university about eight weeks late into the term was not how I thought my experience was supposed to start. Despite this being as a result of circumstances that were not within my control, it was still quite daunting to say the least. I felt anxious, … More My experience transitioning to university as an international student
Today is University Mental Health Day, a chance for us all to raise awareness around mental health and the support available. If you’re struggling with your mental health at university you don’t have to go through this alone. Check out links to support at the end of this blog post, which includes everything from our … More Coping with depression and loneliness at university
By Sophie Orchard, 2nd year Psychology NTU student The jump from sixth form to year 1 of university is one of the most talked about subjects before you come to university and during. However, I don’t think I was quite prepared for the jump from year 1 to year 2 of university. To me it … More The jump from first to second year of university
Content warning: mentions self-harm, depression, mental health, trauma, emotional abuse, suicide and suicidal thoughts By Sofia Sabatino, 2nd Year Psychology with Mental Health NTU Student Hello. My name is Sofia and I’m a second year student studying Psychology with Mental Health at Nottingham Trent University. March 1st is Self-Harm Awareness Day and so I wanted … More Self-Harm Awareness Day: My Story
By Kirsty O’Leary, 3rd Year Fashion Marketing and Branding Student Content Warning: Mention of Eating Disorder This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness and educate people on Eating Disorders. It can be difficult to know how to approach the situation when someone close to you has an Eating Disorder, and … More Supporting Someone With an Eating Disorder
By Sophie Hall, 1st Year Creative Writing NTU Student When I came across this blog, I was thrilled to see an honest discussion of mental health and wellbeing in students. Especially considering the impact of the pandemic leaving many students feeling isolated from each other and the university community. Knowing first hand how hard I … More Poetry Prompts: Writing for Wellbeing
Content Warning: This story mentions sexual violence, which could be triggering to some readers. By Niak Pezeshkanahanian, MSc Psychological wellbeing and mental health NTU student. Because of growing up in a society where the culture and laws that did not accept and respect human diversity, I have faced some issues as a member of the … More Sexual Violence Awareness Week: My story
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