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Mental health in men: Four ways to make sure your buddy is okay

Mental health in men: Four ways to make sure your buddy is okay

Posted on 2 December 2020 by Your Student Life, Supported

Wellbeing Champion, Baz, shares helpful information on looking after your mental health, and how you can check in on your friends.

Transgender Day of Remembrance by Christina, Wellbeing Champion

Transgender Day of Remembrance by Christina, Wellbeing Champion

Posted on 24 November 2020 by Your Student Life, Supported

Friday 20 November was the day we mourned our transgender brothers, sisters, friends, strangers and loved ones who have died because of transphobic hate.

4 Steps for keeping active and positive in self-isolation

4 Steps for keeping active and positive in self-isolation

Posted on 17 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Careers & Employability Intern Chloe shares her tips to help you stay motivated at this tricky time... Keep to a routine In my opinion, the most crucial thing to maintain […]

Time to talk strikes!

Time to talk strikes!

Posted on 27 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

With strike action upon us once again, we wanted to reassure you that all is not lost, help and support is available. We understand that you will be anxious and […]

Celebrating LGBT + History Month

Celebrating LGBT + History Month

Posted on 19 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Hi all, It’s LGBT+ History Month, a time of year where we remember all the people who dedicated themselves to the pursuit of rights, freedom, and pride. At this time […]

‘My anxiety paralysis me in exams – I’m worried I’ll fail!’

‘My anxiety paralysis me in exams – I’m worried I’ll fail!’

Posted on 19 January 2020 by Katrina

"I’m in my 2nd year and I’m finding that I’m not coping with exams very well. I seem to do okay in my coursework but when put under pressure in […]

I‘m at risk of dropping out of University because I’m unhappy.

I‘m at risk of dropping out of University because I’m unhappy.

Posted on 19 November 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Eleanor from Student Counselling responds to a student dilemma… "I’m really struggling to settle back into Uni after the Summer. I’m finding the demands of 2nd year really challenging already […]

Speaking out about depression and anxiety

Speaking out about depression and anxiety

Posted on 9 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Polly, Cardiff Alumni and former Wellbeing Champion, talks about her struggles with depression and anxiety…. My symptoms of depression and anxiety first started showing when I started University in 2015. […]

“I want to have fun at Uni but how do I reassure my parents I’m safe?”

“I want to have fun at Uni but how do I reassure my parents I’m safe?”

Posted on 8 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Eleanor from Student Counselling responds to a student dilemma... I’m in my first year and this is the first time I’ve lived away from home. My Mum is really supportive […]

My top tips for freshers’…

My top tips for freshers’…

Posted on 24 September 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Hi all, I’m Clare, a third year Ancient History student. I’m also a student mentor. The student mentor scheme matches first year students (mentees) to mentors from the same academic […]