Men Talking About Mental Health

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Dr Nadia DeGamaStudents: Yana Haddad, Manahil Sabir Ali, Amal AmeenKey themes explored:Anxiety vs social anxiety Sharing personal experiences of social anxietyTips for living with social anxietySupport available and ways to seek helpResourcesHealth, support and WellbeingCounsellingBeWell

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Johanna Pilskog, Wellbeing Coordinator Student: Sophie Levine, UG Student  Key themes explored:Sharing own experiences of anxiety or anticipationWhat to have on your ‘Checklist’What to look forward toPeer support and other support availableResourcesNew StudentsEssential Guides Peer Support

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Co-host: Nick Edwards, Head of Student Support  Staff: Malcolm Harvey, Lecturer in Politics and International RelationsStudent: Sam Johnson, UG Student  Key themes explored:Why don’t men talk about their mental health Stigma around “men don’t cry” ‘’man up’’Own experiences of sharing emotions with othersImportance of supportive allies How to encourage other men to talk about how they feelSupport available ResourcesCounselling and Student HelplineStudent Advice and Support TeamCrisis Text LineSamaritans

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Wendy Lawrenson, Academic Skills AdviserStudent: Emily Biggar, UG StudentStudent: Olivia Théorêt, PGT Student  Key themes to explored:Preparation and planningSleep on learning and stress levels Practical advice and tips Services and support available at the UniversityResources Exam Study Support Study SupportDisability ServicesYour Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Bex Rodger-Jones, Engagement Communication and Inclusion Officer Student: Elefheria Moschou, UG StudentStudent: Ottilia Nummelin, 4th Year EnglishKey themes explored: Mental Ill-Health vs Mental Wellbeing (MH continuum)What “mentally healthy” means to you Putting yourself first while saying no to othersSelf-care and healthy coping strategies Support available at University Further resources:Support & Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Namrata Labroo, Student Counsellor Student: Ottilia Nummelin, UG StudentStudent: Orna Hogan, UG StudentKey themes explored: Impact of social media on our wellbeing (positive and negative)Pressures to portray the 'perfect' life and the ‘perfect’ bodyEarly signs of social media anxiety and how to deal with it Further resources:BeWell - Your Wellbeing

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser  Staff: Julia Leng, Careers and Employability Adviser Student: Nancy Jayakumar, PGT Student  Alumni: Micaela Edhager Alumni: Izabella KunaKey themes explored: Anxiety about leaving university Pressure to find a job and be in your dream jobPersonal experience and the journey from an Alumni  How the Careers and Employability Service can help you Further resources:Check out the Careers and Employability Service's graduates page to be kept up to date with opportunities available to you after you leave university.As a graduate you still have access to appointments and our jobs board on CareerConnect, but you need to update your account and register with a personal email address. Find out more here.

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing AdviserStaff: Josefine Bjorkqvist, Research Fellow and MHFA Network Student: Duncan Massey, PGT Student Student: Olivia Théorêt, PGTKey themes explored:  Correlation between lifestyle choices and your wellbeing  Lifestyle choices, environment and learning ability Simple ways to make a positive lifestyle choice Resources can be found here. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Lesley Muirhead, Lead Student Support Adviser (Disability)Student: Zane Suikovska (Msc Student), Sophie Levine (UG Student)  Key themes explored: What is a hidden disability? The role of the sunflower lanyard Being aware and reducing stigma Life as a student with a disability  Further resources. 

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Staff: Amanda Lee (Chair in Medical Statistics & Director IAHS)Student: Megan Donoher (4th Year English), Benjamin Cramer (PhD in Music Composition), and Lucy Koster (PRG Student) Key themes explored: 1.       Imposture syndrome and who it affects2.       Where does imposture syndrome come from3.       Dealing with imposture syndrome and overcome it Resources:BeWellHave you experienced "Imposter syndrome"?Imposter Syndrome (kateatkin.com)