Posts in "Physical and Mental Wellbeing"

Being in quarantine means being unable to meet your friends in person. Not to mention, some people have already gone back to their respective countries, perhaps including yourself. Sometimes we miss hanging out with our friends. But, don’t feel blue! Here are some activities you might want to try with…

Guest Blogpost from Anna Shea, Counsellor at the University Counselling Service

Many students I’ve spoken to recently are finding it particularly hard to get through their course work right now – and that’s not a surprise.  We’re living in genuinely traumatic times, and it’s impacting all of us, in…

Hi everyone! I hope you are well wherever you are. Are you still busy with assignments? Or perhaps you are looking for something new to do? If you have some spare time to kill, have you ever considered trying your hand at something artistic, be it in the form of…

With so much amazing technology available for our use, it appears that laptops and smartphones have become an integral part of our day to day lives. This has many positive outcomes such as access to knowledge, connectivity and flexible working. These are all valuable benefits but with so many of…

Let's face it, self-isolation is a bit of a bummer – but it has to be done. At least we are all in it together and can help each other get through it! Whilst most people have maybe gone home to their families, a lot of us are still in…

This testimony and guide aim to address both people with mental health challenges and others living with them. Dealing with medical anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for the past 8 years, I have embarked on a beautiful journey of self-realisation and of healing methods.  Having said this, I wish to…

University is a time of growth, and I’m not only talking about things such as academic achievements or learning how to live on your own. What I would like to talk about today is learning how to prioritise yourself. This topic lies close to my heart as I wouldn’t have…

University alumni and now Politics and International Relations lecturer, Dr Samantha May, shares her top five tips for working or studying from home... 

So how many of us have over-romanticised the idea of working or studying from home? Have you conjured images of working in your pyjamas, at the…

*This blog contains personal experiences of mental health issues including depression, addiction and eating disorders*

Talking about mental health isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Tapping into your own thoughts is scary enough, let alone trying to discuss it with anyone else. It’s like letting your guard down and…