Charlie Courtney is a third year Economics and Politics student currently undertaking a year abroad at the University of Toronto. He is no stranger to travelling having had the opportunity to volunteer with the Leeds […]
Britain’s Surveillance Society: Is Big Brother watching you?
Having watched Channel 4’s Hunted I suddenly find myself wondering how often I’m being watched going about my everyday life. For those of you who didn’t see Hunted (why not?!) it was a reality show […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Malala Yousafzai
Looking back at the past few years of Malala Yousafzai’s life, it’s difficult to not be intimidated yet in complete awe of all she has achieved. Let’s be honest, how many of us had our […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: D is for Dermatillomania
The word Dermatillomania derives from the Latin language; Derma meaning ‘skin’, tillo meaning ‘to pull’, and mania meaning ‘madness’ or, well, ‘mania’. Also known as Compulsive Skin Picking Disorder, this disorder comes under the Body […]
Why autumn is my favourite season
We are so lucky to have the changing seasons in this country. Out of all of the seasons my favourite time of year is Autumn for many reasons. It is the perfect balance between the […]
21 going on 15
“Is your mummy or daddy here?” My 18th birthday, and my first holiday away from parents, I am walking through security when this woman rudely interrupts my sophisticatedly sassy I-am-of-age strut. In shushing tones, I […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: D is for Depression
Although it’s one of the most common mental illnesses, the misconceptions about depression are still prevalent and helping to contribute to the overall stigma that surrounds it. Everyone feels down in themselves from time to […]
Woman Crush Wednesday: Kris Hallenga
You’ve graduated University, great! What do you do? Well most go find a job, or continue their studies. Some will even explore the world and make the most of being young. Ah – to be […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: D is for ‘Don’t Call Me Mental!’ LUU Mind Matters Mental Health Conference 2015
What are you doing on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November? I’ll tell you now. You’re going to attend the Leeds Mental Health Conference which is taking place in our very own Student Union. As […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: C is for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: three, fairly large words,that sound absolutely terrifying when strung together. Especially that last word, ‘Therapy’. There is a lot of stigma associated around the world of therapy. I feel that to many […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: C is for Caring
When thinking about how my friends and family have cared for me and helped me over the past 7 years, I often neglect their own views on how they think what they have done has […]
Dear White People…
Here we are again, Black History Month (BHM): Or to some others, October, and 30 days before Halloween. For many people the very existence of BHM is a sign of social regression, a sign that […]