Student Mental Health: GP at Hand
January can be a particularly difficult time for students. After the Christmas break most university students up and down the UK are catapulted straight into some of the most important winter exams of their lives. During exam periods, students are often told to get a good amount of sleep, eat well, and take […]
Pulling an All-Nighter
Written by Patrycja Domeradzka – Student Writer We’ve all struggled with deadlines: putting that essay off again and again until, before you know it, there are only 12 hours until deadline, and the only option is an all-nighter. Although it’s not good for our bodies, and even worse for stress levels, some of us find ourselves at […]
MY BDP and Bipolar made me feel like a Human Yo-Yo
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor For blogger Jodie Goodacre, BDP (Borderline Personality Disorder) made her feel like a human yo-yo, bouncing between states, often quicker than you can flick a switch. Jodie describes how it can feel like an out of body experience, though you have been dragged from your body and […]
The Perils of Oxford’s Perfectionism
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor During university, there can be that intense pressure to succeed. You have to carry the weight from your degree and family, combined with the stress of achieving a good grade, and making yourself proud of your achievements. It’s an added worry for your mental health. Late night […]
Babylon’s GP at Hand App: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Matt Noble
Student Self-Care: A Neglected Necessity or an Envied Luxury?
Written by James Hughes – Student Writer Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is difficult to prioritise amidst all the external stresses of student life. But is this neglectful way of living preventing many of us from reaching our full potential and staying happy? Unlike other aspects of health, self care isn’t one we shy away from […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder isn’t just a military problem
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor PTSD can be caused by distressing or frightening traumatic events that can be relived through flashbacks and nightmares. Soldiers can experience PTSD due to events during combat, but this disorder isn’t just in the military, and can affect anyone. Becky Reed suffered from PTSD at university, and […]
Guide to Finding your Second Year Accommodation
Written by Cassie Walker – Student Writer Second semester is a vital point in the academic year: You should feel more comfortable and settled in your new city and course and hopefully established strong friendships. It is also a perfect opportunity to start thinking about where you want to live for the second year. Therefore, […]
Student Mental Health: Oli’s Story
Written by Anouska Levart – Senior Features Editor Spreading mental health awareness will hopefully ensure more support is provided for those who are suffering, but there is still a long way to go. Oli Regan, an actor, director and mental health ambassador, was forced to spend an uncomfortable night in a police cell and made […]