Talking about mental health isn’t always easy – so being a calm, compassionate listener can make a real difference to someone who’s struggling. Here are six practical tips to help you support someone who starts a conversation about their mental health shared by Rachael Rice, Student Adviser (Mental Health and Autism) at Teesside University. 1. Create a … Continue reading “6 tips for supporting someone who opens up about their mental health”
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6 tips for starting a conversation about your mental health
Talking about mental health isn’t always easy – especially when you’re not sure how to begin. But if you’re struggling, opening up can make a real difference. Here are six practical tips to help you get the conversation started from Rachael Rice, Student Adviser (Mental Health and Autism) at Teesside University. 1. Choose someone you … Continue reading “6 tips for starting a conversation about your mental health”
5 reasons to start journalling
Teesside University student Chiedozie Young shares the benefits of journalling and how it has positively impacted his life, using some of his own original illustrations. Guest blog: Chiedozie Young Chiedozie is a 2D Animation/Stop Motion student at Teesside University. You can follow more of his work at @chiyoungart. You may have heard a lot about … Continue reading “5 reasons to start journalling”
My autistic self: diagnosing a mental health professional
Guest blog: Nikita Shepherdson Autism is a neurological condition which affects how people interact, engage and communicate. Trainee clinical psychologist Nikita details her long journey to diagnosis and beyond, outlining her difficult childhood, mental health career and new best-selling book sharing the experiences of fellow autistic professionals. Hi. I’m Nikita, and I’m a 28-year-old, autistic … Continue reading “My autistic self: diagnosing a mental health professional”
9 tips to boost your mood
We all need a mood boost from time to time. Maybe it’s the Sunday blues before going back to work or uni. Maybe you’ve had some disappointing news. Or maybe you’re just having a bad day. It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and struggle to pull yourself out of this place … Continue reading “9 tips to boost your mood”
Brengle’s ultimate guide to relaxation
Life is busy, so it’s easy to think that giving ourselves a moment to unwind is a luxury we don’t have time for. But it’s actually an essential part of looking after our mental wellbeing, helping to relieve stress, improve sleep and boost our mood. We’ve paired up with Brengle the Therapy Dog, who is … Continue reading “Brengle’s ultimate guide to relaxation”
9 tips for coping with anxiety
Most people feel anxious at some point in their lives. It’s a natural response when we feel under threat, but living with anxiety every day can feel overwhelming and affect our enjoyment of life. Maybe you avoid things or situations that cause you to feel anxious. You might not be able to stop or control … Continue reading “9 tips for coping with anxiety”