Could it be that we will no longer have to get free counselling through a volunteer phone service? Or that the months-long waiting list for free counselling offered by the NHS can be skipped by real-time help? This is what Plaid Cymru has promised in the upcoming election, which has the potential to reset the priorities of the UK’s politics as a whole.
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The Unspoken Mental Health Pandemic Affecting Students
The Unspoken Mental Health Pandemic Affecting Students Ryan Sprules writes about the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ mental health. The mental toll of the student struggle against Coronavirus has yet to receive such its share of attention; This is not meant to be some sort of competition of which one poses the greater […]
A Continent Away at Christmas: International students staying in Exeter for the holidays
Online Editor, Maddie Baker, interviews two international students staying in Exeter over the Christmas break. They both explain how they usually spend the festive period and give advice to other international students away from home at Christmas.
For the Love of Plants!
Afiqah Abdul Hamid shares her new lockdown hobby and suggests a change for the future to keep the ‘trend’ going.
Houseplant Happiness
Olivia Richards extols the virtues of houseplants! Over the last few years there has been a sharp spike in people buying houseplants; whether this be because people who don’t have gardens want to bring some life indoors or students simply wanting to personalise a bland student room. I have noticed that houseplants have gained a […]
Exeter students top UK leaderboards fundraising for Movember
Print Editor Bryony Gooch reports on the efforts of Exeter students raising money for Movember
Mental Illness and Art
Austin Taylor discusses the link between art and mental health, and looks at the potentially harmful motif of the ‘tortured artist’.
Throwing isolation to the wind: An Interview with Matt Fordham
Exeposé talks to Windriders Vice President and Welfare Officer, Matt Fordham about isolation, mental health and responsibilities of committee.
Lockdown hacks – techniques to help you cope
With England’s second national lockdown in place, it is more important than ever we are looking after and prioritising our mental health. For those who may be looking for more guidance on how to get through the lockdown, Jo Leyland offers some personal tips.
Depression: Sports Hidden Injury
Henry Hood takes a look at the issues still surrounding mental health in the world of sport.