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mental health
Painting the way to positive mental health: the Hockney approach
Emily Pirie explores how Hockney’s paintings of spring represent the resilience and strength that can be found through art
Destressing During Coronavirus
Elinor Jones suggests some of her tried and tested methods for tackling isolation induced stress As the world has plunged into lockdown, now, more than ever, it is pertinent to ensure complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in order to come out the other side of this as well as you possibly can. However, this […]
Keeping Resilient in these Hard Times
Online Science Editor, Vincent Plant, discusses the psychology behind resilience and whether it is possible to develop it.
Do some mental illnesses face more stigma than others?
Lianna Tosetti examines the damaging stereotypes directed towards certain mental illnesses What are your first thoughts when someone mentions mental health? Does it make you cringe with discomfort? Or is it something you can relate to and openly talk about? Either way, awareness of mental health has been on the rise in modern society, with […]
FeelingOurWay: an Exeter wellbeing Instagram
The Exeter University Student Guild’s DVP Wellbeing, Lizzie Connick, discusses the launch of a new Instagram wellbeing page. What is ‘FeelingOurWay’? It is an Instagram page promoting mental wellness and positivity on campus. The aim of the page is to encourage a desire to feel content and at peace with the fact that things can […]
Wellbeing Week
In light of Wellbeing Week, Alice Tait provides some tips on how to look after yourself at university Commencing on the 22nd June, we will be celebrating the second year of Wellbeing Week. Having originated in Jersey, Channel Islands, the week has evolved into a worldwide event, and for good reason. Wellbeing Week aims to create an Awareness Week […]
New Year, New Me?
Sophie Stoakes weighs in on the success rate of New Year’s Resolutions I love New Year’s Resolutions. The new year, and in this case new decade, brings with it the promise of a fresh start and a renewed sense of optimism and positivity; the sky is the limit with possibilities on what you could achieve […]
Stomach Churning
Issy Murray explores new research which indicates having your in-laws over during the Christmas period can negatively affect your mental health.
Movember: Male Mental Health on Film
Maria Goddard reflects on The Perks of Being a Wallflower’s treatment of toxic masculinity and gender conformity.