Tag: mental health support
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Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition
In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying…
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Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a…
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Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University
When I think back to receiving my offer for the University of York, and how I was feeling at the time, I remember a blur of emotions. Mainly it was…
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Accessing mental health support at York: my experience
Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support…
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Motivation, Time Management and Mental Health Support
The lockdowns were definitely a difficult time for most people, changing their routines and typical activities completely. That is why taking care of one’s mental health became more important than…
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Managing A Mental Health Disorder At University
As many as one in five students suffer from a mental health issue, so if you are struggling with managing your mental health you are certainly not alone. Whilst going…
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Student support at the University of York
Making the transition from school to university can be very daunting. But the University of York ensures that there are lots of different student support networks in place for students.…
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Where Can You Turn for Help?
When I moved to York for my master’s degree in September, I came at a time when the city, and most of the country, were struggling with restrictions in shops…