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 […]
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 […]
Recent data published by the Office for National Statistics has triggered a raise in concern, across many mental health organisations, over increasing University student suicides. Data shows that there has been a steady increase in the number suicides among UK university students since the year 2000, specifically male undergraduates. According […]
Young people in the North East are being left with little support or help from schools and local councils for dealing with their mental health issues, according to a local campaign group. A commission on mental health, led by Tyne and Wear Citizens, includes over 300 testimonies from people with […]
Northumbria University has increased its mental health services; workshops and programmes have been provided for students to attend around their studies to provide them with extra support. The Manage Your Mind workshops are repeated four times throughout the year and take place both on City Campus and Coach Lane. Jane O’Keeffe, […]