Asking for help with your mental health
Asking for help can be one of the most daunting but one of the best things you can do. It is often difficult to know where to start and who…
Mental Health
Episode 14 – COVID-19 and Student Life
In Episode 14, host Miriam speaks with guest Bethany Blackford-Jones who is currently a masters student at the University of Liverpool. They discuss what it has been like studying during…
Looking after your mental health during COVID 19
COVID 19 will affect us all. Our lives are changing quickly, we are isolating ourselves and social distancing – which cannot be good for our mental health [1]. The inevitable…
Episode 6 – The Biomedical Model of Mental Health
In this episode, Elliot and Professor Peter Kinderman discuss the biomedical model of mental health and the potential for a shift to social-based therapies for those experiencing mental distress.
PhDs & mental health: It’s time to talk
It is common knowledge that there is a mental health crisis in graduate education – and within academia as a whole [1]. Statistically, one in two PhD students will experience…
Improving ADHD-Related Sleep Problems
Sleep Kid provides the information and resources you need to get a better night’s sleep; this includes the latest research, actionable insights, sleep trackers, sleep products, and much more. Our…
Why Sleep is Essential to College Students’ Mental Health
Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just leave you feeling and looking tired the next day. The quality and quantity of sleep you get has a massive impact on both your…
Episode 5 – Psychoactive Substances and Mental Health
In this fifth episode, Elliot and Dr Carl Roberts discuss the effects of psychoactive substances (i.e. ketamine) and their role in treating mental disorders.
Episode 3 – Student Wellbeing and Loneliness
In episode three, Elliot speaks to Dr Minna Lyons and Dr Warren Donnellan about human experiences of loneliness and resilience with a focus on the wellbeing of University students. Listen…
Stress Busting Workshops – A Review
It is so easy to think you’re alone when you experience stress especially when it seems as though everyone around you is coping so well. It is important that we…