Integrating regular breaks into your working day is crucial to allow your mind time to rest.
Final-year Psychology student, India Blakemore, reflects on her experience of mental health challenges, her road to recovery, and the support she received whilst studying for her degree.
A good night’s sleep is one of the most valuable investments we can make in our overall health and happiness.
From overflowing desks to dishes piled in the sink, the clutter around us can weigh heavily on our minds, leading to increased stress, decreased productivity, and a sense of overwhelm.
Finding the right balance between work and personal wellbeing can be challenging and when our calendars get busy, it’s easy to neglect our health.
Learning new things is a great way to keep your brain active and healthy for a long and busy life.
Human beings are social creatures, and our relationships with others play a fundamental role in our overall health and happiness.
One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it’s a natural mood booster.
Giving in all its forms not only benefits those you help but also benefits your wellbeing.
‘Take notice’ is about focusing on what is happening around you and how you are feeling in the here and now.
Dr Rebecca Higginson explains an alternative approach to understanding our mental health and recognising the ups and downs we face throughout our lives.
Disability, Access and Learning Manager, Helen Shaw, shares her experience with early menopause.
Assistant Gardens Manager, Rich Fenn-Griffin, shares how the natural world is a fundamental pillar of his wellbeing.
Alumna Megan Gamble, who founded #ME, talks about the negative presumptions around being alone.
Sport and Exercise student, Leona, shares her experience receiving mental health support from the University during her first year.
Ali Freer, Head of Brand, shares her experience of open water swimming and how it has positively impacted her mental health and wellbeing.
Claire Tidmarsh-Brown, University Wellbeing Adviser, writes about how to incorporate wellbeing practices into your life and how to support your friends during the exam period.
