A new mental health guide, available to download for free, has been launched by the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. The charity was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who […]
Is the University Doing Enough to Tackle Student Mental Health?
Natasha Austen asks students about their experiences with the University’s support network and counselling. With a growing awareness of mental health, we would like to assume that institutions like universities are adapting to this issue […]
Mental Health Matters: Are Instagram Image Regulations Enough?
Instagram plans to extend its ban on images depicting self-harm and suicide to include any image that “promotes” self-harm, following an appeal from Ian Russell, whose fourteen-year-old daughter Molly committed suicide in 2017. This means […]
Going out tonight? Pub? Bottle of wine at mine?
With the influential drinking culture that exists at University, sometimes it can be hard to separate socialising from alcohol. Social drinking has its benefits; it is fun, it brings people together, and it solidifies friendships. […]
Reasons to Stay Alive: A Triumph in Bringing to Life a Story About Near Death
Part autobiography/part self-help book, Matt Haig’s Reasons to Stay Alive discloses the author’s journey with depression and roads to recovery. Sarah Mortimore reviews the play and catches up with Janet Etuk, who plays Andrea, Matt’s […]
Boys Cry Too: International Men’s Day
November 19th is International Men’s Day. It may seem off to have a day dedicated solely to men, as our society begins to celebrate diversity and minorities more, through initiatives such as Black History Month, […]
Movember and Sport as a Way To Improve your Mental Health
According to many researchers, physical exercise can considerably improve our mental health.
An investigation looking into the relationship between sport and psychology has proven that sports not only provide the opportunity to face fears, but also boost confidence and serotonin in individuals.
Are Toxic Fan Bases to Blame for Football’s Mental Health Crisis?
“Footballers are really in a melting pot of anxiety.” – Harry Latham-Coyle. Why it’s time to take male mental health in football more seriously. 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from a mental health […]
Mental Health Medication: Myth vs Reality
With the conversation on mental health slowly becoming less stigmatised, we join in to take a look at the medications being prescribed and how they work. Mental health is already a deeply stigmatised issue, and […]
ITV’s ‘Britain Get Talking’ Campaign: Using Silence to Start the Conversation
In a world in which we are all increasingly becoming slaves to our screens, ITV has recently set out to counter the danger that this development poses to mental wellness. On October 5th, presenters Ant […]
Editorial Letter: Being Honest About My Mental Health
Dear readers, First off, I just want to say congratulations to everyone who has gotten through this year’s November deadline season and good luck to anyone who still has deadlines to go. November marks many […]
More Than Movember Out There
Matthew Jeffery discusses Movember and alternative ways to raise awareness regarding men‘s health