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Tag: mental health

  • Managing A Mental Health Disorder At University

    4 May 2021 by Florence
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Where Can You Turn for Help?

    18 December 2020 by Kirsten
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Looking after your wellbeing and mental health during lockdown

    28 April 2020 by Lee
    4 minute read

    Maintaining mental health is a challenge at the best of times; but the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an even greater test to our wellbeing. I have put together some useful…

  • Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends

    28 April 2020 by Mi Chelle
    4 minute read

    It’s a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of this to be over soon. Being 6500…

  • How to look after your mental health during lockdown

    28 April 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Looking after your mental health can be a challenge at the best of times. In these circumstances it can become even more difficult. Being isolated from loved ones and being…

  • University support: from student to tutor

    25 February 2020 by Rosie
    4 minute read

    Just before going to university, I was diagnosed with autism, and also had physical and mental health problems. I was worried I wouldn’t cope at university. I felt I had…

  • Settling in doesn’t have to be instantaneous

    Settling in doesn’t have to be instantaneous

    18 January 2020 by Pippa
    3 minute read

    First Year: Round One First year was a whirlwind of lectures, labs, and assignments intertwined with sports, socials, and nights out. Days spent on campus (or sometimes in bed…), evenings…

  • Student Support and Wellbeing at York

    Student Support and Wellbeing at York

    26 April 2019 by Amy
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone I’m Amy, I’m in Alcuin, doing an Archaeology and Heritage degree and I have OCD. When applying to university, we spend a lot of time looking at the…

  • Support available at York

    24 April 2019 by Lily
    3 minute read

    Perhaps it’s not the first thing you think about when choosing universities, but it’s important to explore what support options are available, if or when you need them. As someone…

  • My Typical Day as a History of Art student – see what York has to offer!

    16 January 2019 by Aneeska
    5 minute read

    Hello, I’m Aneeska, a second year History of Art undergrad at York! Stay tuned to hear about my regular day. I hope this will give you more of an insight…