“TRY AND take some time out. I think sometimes when we’re working so much and we’re so focused on something, and putting so much energy into it, we can sometimes lose perspective and burn our brains out.” That is the message multi-platinum singer and Chancellor of the University of […]
Tag: mental health
NE grassroots football cancellation likely to impact mental health of players
A MENTAL health crisis looms as the shutdown of all non-elite sport has hit hard across north east grassroots football. Grassroot sports had returned briefly in September but were again curtailed by a second national lockdown where all non-elite sport has once again ceased. Shadow Mental Health minister Dr Rosena […]
The student guide to mental wellbeing during the second lockdown
THIS year has been crazy; a worldwide pandemic has been unspeakably difficult for billions of people across the globe – not least for students living away from home. If you’re finding this a scary and upsetting time, we’ve put together what we hope is a page of helpful advice and […]
Conference aims to open up mental health discussion
TALKING about mental health can be tough – especially during Covid-19 – but the University of Sunderland (UoS) has accepted the challenge by organising a conference to mark World Mental Health Day. The Wellbeing Conference tomorrow (October 14) follows the international day of action and awareness last Saturday. Alisa […]
Top 10 apps to help with low mood during the coronavirus crisis
IT’S a tough time for everybody at the moment, and there’s no denying that the lockdown blues are hitting people hard. With the North East getting even tighter restrictions, which come into force at midnight tonight (October 30), it is more important than ever to look after our own […]
Confidence Coach Adam Proud thinks Geordie ‘macho man’ pressure could be a factor in increased North East male suicide rates
Mental health within men is often a taboo subject still in 2020, with male suicide rates consistently higher than women’s there is an apparent neglect of conversation about male mental health and suicide. With suicide rates increasing yearly, there may be a cause for concern and urgency to get men […]
International students: stuck between countries in a locked-down world
#The CoronaDiaries THE Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and the measures enforced by the government have a big impact on students’ lives and mental health, according to them. Two students of the University of Sunderland agreed to share some travelling experience they had during the Coronavirus outbreak. They talked about […]
University Mental Health Day comes to Sunderland
On March 5 universities across the UK will join forces to inspire conversations, take action and create change. This is in an effort to make mental health a priority in universities. In 2019, over 64,500 individuals across 122 universities from Cornwall to Northern Ireland participated in University Mental Health Day. […]
Sunderland SU: Who will be the next president of wellbeing
Here at university of Sunderland, we have a yearly election to decide who the next president will be for wellbeing. SRNews spoke to Keith Bays and Diogo Quintas to help you choose the best candidate. Candidate 1: Keith Bays Keith is running for president as he has worked six months […]
Sunderland fans launch mental health hub at Stadium of Light
A new match-day mental health hub at Sunderland AFC’s Beacon of Light has proved to be a countrywide hit. The hub, launched in November, operates throughout the season and offers supporters free, informal and confidential help on match-days. The brainchild of SAFC’s Branch Liaison Council (BLC) is the first of […]