By Jodie Woodward a current Health and Social Care student Tips for Healthy Living and Nutrition during the Coronavirus Pandemic There is without a doubt that the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is causing un-certainty and affecting many people’s lives from working from home, students being forced to finish school ahead of time, it’s a strange time for … More Tips for Healthy Living during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Brooke Jones – BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Year One. Although current situations at the minute focus primarily on physical health, and rightfully so, just a little reminder that it is JUST as important to remember to look out for your mental health at such a time too! Being stuck inside can feel a little … More Self-care tips for self-isolation
By Sue Chan-Wyles a 3rd Year Mandarin Chinese and International Relations NTU student The coronavirus has impacted me a lot over the past 3 months, with questions concerning my university degree and my life. Only a few days ago, I heard that my year abroad has been officially cancelled. Before then, my classmates and myself … More Coping during uncertain times
Written by Jodie Walker, a Politics and International Relations NTU student Sometimes a bad mental health day isn’t as forceful as panic attacks or crying, sometimes depression and other mental health problems can operate more subtly, but equally as difficult to get through. A mislead assumption is that depression is just feeling sad all the … More Let’s talk about it – Mental health can impact your hygiene
By Samuel Clinton, a current NTU 3rd Year International Relations Student In my first year of University, many moons ago, I got overwhelmed and I ended up struggling with depression, it really can happen to anyone. So, here are 7 tips that might help you navigate University: Be Patient A key thing I learnt while … More 7 tips to help you survive university
Written by Jodie Woodward a current Health and Social NTU student “Life is unpredictable, it changes with the seasons. Even your coldest winter, happens for the best of reasons. And though it feels eternal, like all you’ll ever do is freeze. I promise Spring is coming, and with it, brand new leaves.” – Erin Hanson … More Why we should all take a moment to walk in someone else’s shoes
Written by a Psychology (BSc) Second Year Listening to music has always been my way to unwind and as a result, I decided to pick up a guitar in my early teen years and learn to play. At first, as with anything, I wasn’t very good; but I honestly didn’t care, the love I had … More Dealing With Anxiety Through Music
Written by Aisha Qadoos a current NTU Philosophy student It began when I was 16. This debilitating sadness and feeling of despair. Not leaving my room for weeks on end. Wanting it to end. Wanting the numbness to subside. Severing ties with people because friendships were exhausting. No longer enjoying the things I called my … More Find Your Anchor
By Chanel MacColl, a current 3rd Year Psychology student Let’s have a mental health day, everyday. Last year I was involved with various World Mental Health Day activities. Whilst I truly admire the day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health, I recognise this is something that should be spoken about everyday. Mental illness can … More Mental Health Day, Everyday
With Term 1 now over it’s time for only one thing, Christmas break! Although for many Christmas can be a time for catching up with friends and family, not everyone finds Christmas time or the break from university easy. We want you to know that you’re not alone if you do find the festive period … More Support over the Christmas break
