Written by Emma Rosen – Careers Features Editor The Charity Worker As a rough-sleeping prevention officer, Josh currently works for New Hope Trust, a North-London based charity. There, he spends his mornings preparing breakfasts and chatting to the men and women who come in through the doors, and in the afternoons, he meets with them individually and visits areas where […]
Written by Gabriella Wieland – Student Writer Double-life whiplash while to-ing and fro-ing at university is most definitely a thing. One minute, you’re living the high-life of independence. You’re doing your thing, having vodka for breakfast if that’s what you damn-well want to have – boom. The next minute, your back at your eerily quiet […]
Written by Josh Lambie – Student Writer Winter is in full force. Christmas, with its mouth-watering food, family reunions, and festive cheer – and failed New Year’s resolutions has passed. But if the cold weather, return to Uni, and looming workload have you hung-over like a few too many Brandies, fear not, here are some […]
Written by Patrycja Domeradzka – Student Writer We’ve all struggled with deadlines: putting that essay off again and again until, before you know it, there are only 12 hours until deadline, and the only option is an all-nighter. Although it’s not good for our bodies, and even worse for stress levels, some of us find ourselves at […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor For blogger Jodie Goodacre, BDP (Borderline Personality Disorder) made her feel like a human yo-yo, bouncing between states, often quicker than you can flick a switch. Jodie describes how it can feel like an out of body experience, though you have been dragged from your body and […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor During university, there can be that intense pressure to succeed. You have to carry the weight from your degree and family, combined with the stress of achieving a good grade, and making yourself proud of your achievements. It’s an added worry for your mental health. Late night […]
Written by James Hughes – Student Writer Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is difficult to prioritise amidst all the external stresses of student life. But is this neglectful way of living preventing many of us from reaching our full potential and staying happy? Unlike other aspects of health, self care isn’t one we shy away from […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor PTSD can be caused by distressing or frightening traumatic events that can be relived through flashbacks and nightmares. Soldiers can experience PTSD due to events during combat, but this disorder isn’t just in the military, and can affect anyone. Becky Reed suffered from PTSD at university, and […]
Written by Cassie Walker – Student Writer Second semester is a vital point in the academic year: You should feel more comfortable and settled in your new city and course and hopefully established strong friendships. It is also a perfect opportunity to start thinking about where you want to live for the second year. Therefore, […]
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor Spreading mental health awareness will hopefully ensure more support is provided for those who are suffering, but there is still a long way to go. Oli Regan, an actor, director and mental health ambassador, was forced to spend an uncomfortable night in a police cell and made […]