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Tag: depression

Managing Freshers When Coping with Mental Health Problems

October 3, 2018Leave a comment

University is supposed to be the best time of our lives, right? When speaking to people from your parents' generation, watching the TV and reading the newspapers, it's so frequently portrayed as the most care-free time of booze, late nights, and the occasional lecture. Put simply, it is portrayed as being one big party away … Continue reading Managing Freshers When Coping with Mental Health Problems

Reflecting on Depression, from the Other Side

March 17, 2018Leave a comment

There is a certain comfort in feeling numb. In a world of chaos, it is one of the few certainties that exists. That weight, that heaviness; it is an unwelcome guest that you wish would just leave but you cannot bear to say goodbye. Why? That means vulnerability. You are truly alone. There is no-one … Continue reading Reflecting on Depression, from the Other Side

Mindful Breathing: The 4, 7, 8 Approach

January 19, 2018March 5, 20181 Comment

One of the easiest activities to relieve anxiety is to do some deep breathing exercises. It can be done on-the-go and therefore perfect to incorporate into our lives. It is also completely FREE! The breath is always there, but often goes unnoticed. Yet it is incredibly grounding to focus on the breath, and allow thoughts, feelings … Continue reading Mindful Breathing: The 4, 7, 8 Approach

We need to talk about student mental health.

January 11, 2018Leave a comment

One in four adults are said to have a mental health problem at any one time. Within the student population, a study conducted by the National Union of Students (NUS) in 2015 found that 78% of students reported having had a mental health problem in the past year, with 33% encountering suicidal thoughts. [1] This … Continue reading We need to talk about student mental health.

PHR – ‘Postive Habit Resolutions’ for 2018

January 9, 2018Leave a comment

If you're anything like me, there is a tendency to place a lot of pressure on ourselves at the start of a new year. We might make Resolutions about what we eat, how much exercise we do, or how we navigate our daily lives. The new year is an opportunity to transform ourselves into someone … Continue reading PHR – ‘Postive Habit Resolutions’ for 2018

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I am an early career researcher in psychology and mental health. I also teach the certified Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses – you can register your interest here. I welcome enquiries and opportunities to collaborate on articles, research and training. You can connect with me using the online form or over Twitter, via @MindfulEm.

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