You’re Allowed to Have Dark Moods
In the years leading up to my father’s death, he suffered. I know this because he didn’t hide it. I witnessed one of his worst days in...
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Below you will find regularly updated articles written by the wellbeing team covering a range of topics to help support your mental wellbeing. Please browse all of the articles and check back for new and updated posts.
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Social masking: What is it and why do we do it?
The feeling that we’re putting on a different face or adopting a slightly different persona is something many of us have experienced. But...
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Compartmentalizing Your Feelings To Get Through the Day Isn’t Always a Bad Thing—Here’s When It Can Get Unhealthy
One recent morning on the subway to work, I was crying about everything from sore nipples from breastfeeding, to global war, and negative...
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6 ways to deal with election stress and despair
From anger to despair, elections can bring up a lot of feelings. Here, we’re exploring how you can navigate those experiences while...
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No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise
Left right and centre, adults in their 30s, 40s, or even later are now being diagnosed with neurological conditions, namely autism and...
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10 Signs You May Be Overstressed
Stress is the body’s normal response to change. It can be physical, emotional, or mental. Whether it’s meeting an upcoming deadline or...
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‘Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs
Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much...
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5 ways to make dealing with deadlines a breeze
Don’t let the stress of deadlines overload you, try these tips Whether it’s at work, in education, or just regular life admin, deadlines...
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What’s next after an ASD diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with autism can be an emotional and overwhelming event, but with time, understanding, and support, you can successfully...
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Why Humming Is The Easiest Way To Relax
The next time you’re feeling anxious, try humming a little tune. On TikTok, creators are sharing all sorts of techniques to stimulate the...
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Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month (Movember anyone?) We’re discussing mental health more now than we ever have before....
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Freshers Fear?
As the start of the new academic year begins and students begin their University journey, we wanted to share with you a podcast from the...
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Rumination: “Why am I constantly replaying the past?” A therapist explains how to deal with it.
Do you find yourself replaying situations and past conversations in your head? You might be experiencing “rumination”. We all have...
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How to Cope With Friends Moving Away
This article may be particularly useful for students who are finishing University this year, or have friends in other cohorts who have...
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness week is anxiety. What can we do to cope with feelings of anxiety? Anxiety is something we...
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From diet tweaks to a good night out:9 brain-training hacks to help improve memory well into old age
This year we’re on the search for quick, accessible hacks to kickstart 2023 in the strongest way possible. Today’s energy kickstarter: 9...
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Always in a rush? You could have hurry sickness – here’s how to deal with it
Do you often feel like everything needs to be done right away? This is how to address your hurry sickness. You’ve snoozed your alarm...
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Why ‘green’ prescriptions for gardening and walking in the woods could soon be common for the NHS
The most comprehensive study into green prescriptions by far provides compelling evidence for prescribing doses of nature on the NHS as a...
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How to embrace the Scandinavian hygge lifestyle: Comfy cosy living
If you’re attracted to the idea of Scandinavian living, then you’ve probably already heard about “hygge”. This unique concept is common...
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