Student Wellbeing This Christmas

Student Wellbeing This Christmas

For lots of students, the arrival of the winter holidays is a welcome opportunity to take a break from their studies, socialise with friends and enjoy the company of family. However, not everyone looks forward to the festive season – it isn’t a time of celebration for...
Managing Stress on Exam Results Day

Managing Stress on Exam Results Day

Exam results day is stressful for everyone, whether you sat the exams yourself or care about someone who did. It’s normal to feel upset, disappointed and anxious if you didn’t get the results you hoped for. Know where to get help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Dealing...
Social anxiety in students

Social anxiety in students

Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have social phobia experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. They may have persistent fears about being judged, criticised, ridiculed...
Curbing your social media habit

Curbing your social media habit

Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family or reconnect with people we have lost touch with. However, there are many disadvantages to social media, including its potential impact on your mental wellbeing and your ability to focus on your...
Building friendships at college

Building friendships at college

Friendships are an incredibly valuable part of your college or university experience. But building strong, lasting friendships takes work.  Be open Do not jump to judgement until you have heard everything. A kneejerk reaction, can reduce the chance of your friend...
Results and grades

Results and grades

Exam results day is stressful for everyone, whether you sat the exams yourself or care about someone who did. It’s normal to feel upset, disappointed and anxious if you didn’t get the results you hoped for. Know where to get help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Dealing...