Tips for looking after yourself at university by Student Mental Health Champions Take some time for self-care – Sophie Orchard, 3rd Year Psychology student I would say my top tip for looking after yourself whilst at university is to care for your mind as well as your body. By this I mean, do things that … More University Mental Health Day
By Filipa Godinho Duarte a 3rd year BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology NTU student The topic of mental health was always one that I tried to avoid, I felt like discussing it with people would make it far worse since, once I said it out loud it would make it true, and unavoidably turn it into … More How I was able to open up to people about my mental health at university
By Vanisha Sadh, 2nd year BSc Product Design student Setting boundaries to protect your wellbeing may sound easy but it can actually seem impossible when you are surrounded by your best friends and have to make the choice to not take part in activities you dearly love. This is something most students struggle with at … More Setting boundaries to take charge of your journey
By Chloe Brazener, MSc Psychology Student As a part-time Masters student juggling multiple commitments, the idea of a break from university sounds enticing, however the issue is that this time of year comes associated with assignments due for submission. I am no stranger to the looming deadlines at this time of year. What comes to … More How to cope with stress during the winter break
By Sophie Orchard, 3rd year BSc Psychology student. University life, no matter what year you are in, is stressful. The looming deadlines are something that stresses everyone out, whether they show it or not. Term 1 can be stressful. You’re getting used to being at uni, be that as a first year and your first time … More Recharging over Christmas with deadlines
By Kevon Mukabi a 1st year Marketing NTU Student ‘I’ll be fine, it’ll be okay, I just have to hold it in a little better today,’ he assured himself. J was never the kind of person to speak about how he felt. He was conditioned to believe that as a man, the less you were … More Men’s Health Week: Men feel too
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 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
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
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