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
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
By Erin, 3rd Year Psychology Student My name is Erin, I am a 3rd year Psychology student and a Student Mental Health Champion at NTU. This Thursday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated every year and is a chance for us to talk about mental health. Opening up conversations about our … More World Mental Health Day: My tips for looking after your mental health
Written by Ozcan Inanli, MA Education, Year 1 Student NTU has changed my life and to this day, I am forever grateful and appreciative for the strong friendships that I have made. I am going to share you my story hoping that it will put you at ease and know that you are not alone … More Student Journey: Making Friends at NTU
Written by Tyana Brown-Robinson, BSc Psychology – Mental Health NTU Student Hello! As a Consent Is Everything facilitator, I went through a transformative journey; from battling social anxiety to discovering my voice in educating others about consent, it has all truly been an amazing experience. Picture this: a university student who used to dread public … More My Journey as a Consent Is Everything Facilitator: Embracing Growth, Overcoming Anxiety, and Making a Difference
Written by Ozcan Inanli, MSc Psychology, Year 1 (Part Time student) Exam Success and Acing Assignments With exams being around the corner, the number of assignments and deadlines accumulating, it can feel like a real struggle to get yourself motivated! I can completely relate to this! It’s tough, you feel like you are alone, you … More Sharing my top tips for looking after your wellbeing and managing stress during exams
By Jamie Sarson, a current NTU Psychology student My name is Jamie Sarson and I currently reside on the management committee of the national anxiety charity No Panic. No Panic supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and other related anxiety disorders through offering a helpline service, as well as a number … More Raising awareness for national anxiety charity No Panic
By Lily Albone, a current MSc Psychological Well-being and Mental Health NTU Student & Consent is Everything Facilitator Content Warning: This blog post discusses sexual violence, rape and victim blaming which can be harmful and upsetting to anyone who has experienced this. In Sexual Violence and Awareness Week, I’m pouring my heart into these words … More Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Student blog
How are you, really? (This is you sign to talk about it) Olista Naurallegra – 3rd year BSc (H) PsychologyNo matter how often we talk to ourselves inside our heads, those thoughts won’t find a way out, so they pile up. And then, getting them out can be the most difficult task, even though sometimes … More Time to Talk Day How are you, really?
By Mrunmai Vinay Wakade, Final Year BSC Psychology (Mental Health) NTU Student I remember spending winter break in Nottingham as a first-year international undergraduate student. It was my first time being away from home and most of my flatmates had gone back to visit their family. This was also coupled up with the corona virus … More Ways to cope as an international student who is staying in Nottingham during winter break
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