Mental Health Champions

How to take care of your mental health studying in a cultural environment different to your own

20th Oct 2025

Written by Ozcan Inanli, 2nd year MA Education NTU Student Moving away for the first time can be scary. You might be thinking: “what have I gotten myself into?” “I want to go home”. “I miss home”. This is completely normal. Having studied in four different countries, I fully understand the different challenges of studying … More How to take care of your mental health studying in a cultural environment different to your own

World Mental Health Day: Why Our Stories Matter

6th Oct 2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, one of our Student Mental Health Champions has shared their thoughts Written by Agata Balcerowiak a current Psychology BSc NTU Student Every year on 10th October, World Mental Health Day gives us the chance to pause, reflect, and talk openly about mental health. It is a reminder that behind … More World Mental Health Day: Why Our Stories Matter

Finding Strength in Community: My Journey as a Student Mental Health Champion

8th May 2025

As the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is community, Riya one of our Student Mental Health Champions shares how being a part of this community and beyond at NTU has had a big impact on her mental health Written by Riya Rajani, MSc Project Management Student As a postgraduate student, balancing studies, … More Finding Strength in Community: My Journey as a Student Mental Health Champion

Staying Active in Winter: A Uni Student’s Routine

14th Feb 2025

Written by Merlin Natasha, 2nd Year Psychology with Criminology Student Hello, I am Merlin Natasha I am 2nd year psychology with criminology student. Winter months can make it tempting to hibernate under blankets with a hot drink, but staying active is crucial for both physical and mental wellbeing. As a second-year university student balancing studies, … More Staying Active in Winter: A Uni Student’s Routine

Time to Talk Day: my experiences talking about my mental health

6th Feb 2025

Written by Dior, a Biological Science NTU Student Hi, I am Dior a Biological Science student and one of the male mental health champions at NTU. This blog is going to be focused on time to talk day and my experiences talking about my own mental health and what struggles I may have faced throughout … More Time to Talk Day: my experiences talking about my mental health

Let’s Talk about the Winter Blues

14th Jan 2025

Written by Erin, 3rd Year Psychology Student It’s that time again. The January Blues. Who needs them? It’s understandable. Returning to university, back into to routines, early rises and late nights in the dark winter months. This can take its toll on your mental health, which in some cases can cause SAD, or Seasonal Affective … More Let’s Talk about the Winter Blues

Looking after yourself during the Winter Break

2nd Dec 2024

Written by Lily Scone, Journalism and Media NTU Student Feeling low over the winter break? You are not alone. Once again, the winter break has rapidly snuck up on us. No one can believe how dark it is outside which means that the countdown to the end of the first term has officially begun. This … More Looking after yourself during the Winter Break

Experiencing Seasonal Depression

29th Nov 2024

By Phoebe Leonard, MA Magazine Journalism Hi, I’m Phoebe, a Master’s student and Mental Health Champion at NTU. I’ve struggled with my mental health in one way or another for basically my entire life. I’m diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), but something I also struggle with is seasonal depression, professionally known as Seasonal Affective … More Experiencing Seasonal Depression

Adjusting to University Life with an Eating Disorder

28th Oct 2024

By Erin, 3rd Year Psychology Student My name is Erin, I am 23 years old and I am a 3rd year psychology student at NTU. I first went to university at 18 years old to train as a dancer. At the same time, I was in recovery from an eating disorder. After two years I … More Adjusting to University Life with an Eating Disorder

It’s OK to not be OK: Let’s normalise talking about mental health & reaching out for support

22nd Oct 2024

By Lois, 2nd year BSc Psychology with Criminology NTU Student It’s OK to not be OK! You may believe you’re the only one struggling with mental health, but trust me, you’re not. From my personal experience, it can feel so lonely, especially if you repeatedly isolate yourself and your feelings. Of course, it’s easier said than done, but … More It’s OK to not be OK: Let’s normalise talking about mental health & reaching out for support