Blogs

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The importance of taking regular breaks at work

Integrating regular breaks into your working day is crucial to allow your mind time to rest.
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My road to recovery: Finding belonging at 24 years old

Final-year Psychology student, India Blakemore, reflects on her experience of mental health challenges, her road to recovery, and the support she received whilst studying for her degree.

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How to get quality sleep

A good night’s sleep is one of the most valuable investments we can make in our overall health and happiness.
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Clear space, clear mind

From overflowing desks to dishes piled in the sink, the clutter around us can weigh heavily on our minds, leading to increased stress, decreased productivity, and a sense of overwhelm.
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Incorporating fitness around working life

Finding the right balance between work and personal wellbeing can be challenging and when our calendars get busy, it’s easy to neglect our health.
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5 Ways to Wellbeing: Keep learning

Learning new things is a great way to keep your brain active and healthy for a long and busy life.
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5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect

Human beings are social creatures, and our relationships with others play a fundamental role in our overall health and happiness.
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5 Ways to Wellbeing: Be active

One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it’s a natural mood booster.
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5 Ways to Wellbeing: Give

Giving in all its forms not only benefits those you help but also benefits your wellbeing.
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5 Ways to Wellbeing: Take notice

‘Take notice’ is about focusing on what is happening around you and how you are feeling in the here and now.
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An analogy to understanding mental health

Dr Rebecca Higginson explains an alternative approach to understanding our mental health and recognising the ups and downs we face throughout our lives.
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Erm…sorry, what was I saying?

Disability, Access and Learning Manager, Helen Shaw, shares her experience with early menopause.
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How to get the best from spending time in nature

Assistant Gardens Manager, Rich Fenn-Griffin, shares how the natural world is a fundamental pillar of his wellbeing.
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How to be alone, but not lonely

Alumna Megan Gamble, who founded #ME, talks about the negative presumptions around being alone.

My experience with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's mental health support

Sport and Exercise student, Leona, shares her experience receiving mental health support from the University during her first year.
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Taking the Plunge: Open Water Swimming

Ali Freer, Head of Brand, shares her experience of open water swimming and how it has positively impacted her mental health and wellbeing.
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Being kind to yourself and others during exam season

Claire Tidmarsh-Brown, University Wellbeing Adviser, writes about how to incorporate wellbeing practices into your life and how to support your friends during the exam period.