Written by Sophie Newton a current NTU 1st Year Psychology student Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. I think this is definitely something that we have all felt this year and something that the majority of people have experienced before. And that … More The everyday things you can do to alleviate stress
This week is International Stress Awareness week and throughout the week we will be sharing blogs from students sharing their experiences and tips on how to manage stress. Written by Leanne Haywood a current NTU MSc Psychological wellbeing and mental health (FT) student. During the current situation we all find ourselves in, I’m sure many … More Tips for managing stress
Self-Care Tips from personal and professional experience Written by a MSc Child Psychology NTU Alumni During these unprecedented times, I have realised self-discipline is so important! There have probably been days when you didn’t have anything to look forward too, and as a professional I did too at some point. I procrastinated, slept late, woke … More Self-care tips during Covid-19
Written by Chelsea Cresswell a current 3rd year Youth Studies NTU student Hey, My names Chelsea Cresswell I am a current year 3 student studying youth studies. I would like you to hop on to my rollercoaster ha! This is the best way I can describe my mental health as my episodes are very up … More My mental health journey
Written by a Phoebe Formby a current 3rd year BSc Psychology BSc student Mental health… tricky one isn’t it? The problem is that sometimes you don’t know why you feel the way you do. So how are you supposed to know what do about it? Well… read on for some tips I learned during my … More Mental health as a student at university
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
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