Grammy nominees 2024: who will win?
Jackson Hall
The year’s Grammy nominees were announced on 10 November and include industry juggernauts and up-and-comers alike. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on February 4 2024, which will…
2023
Government omits Mental Health Act from King’s Speech
Josh Smith
King Charles III delivered his first King’s Speech on Tuesday, setting out the government’s legislative programme before the next general election. One notable omission was any mention of Mental Health…
Debunking myths about OCD
Holly Kingham
It’s a common misconception that someone with OCD likes all their pens neatly lined up, or has to have the TV volume in multiples of ten. Whilst those things can…
Five mental health apps to download
Keita Gredzena
There are many apps to help with mental health, so we have picked out some of our favourites to help you decide which ones work best for you. How We…
How to deal with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Tyler Law
Now that the clocks have gone back, and the days are shorter, you may be getting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) SAD is recognised by psychologists as a form of depression…
Is alcohol contributing to your mental decline?
Grace Hunt
According to a 2022 survey, 81% of students said that drinking alcohol was a vital element of the culture of universities, and 51% of respondents said that they think being…
Five tips to get better sleep as a student
Anize Keers
Evidence shows that poor or insufficient sleep directly impacts your mental health and physical health, increasing negative emotions and stress levels. In some cases it can lead to the onset…
How can exercise help improve your mental health?
Jørgen Helén
Exercising when you are struggling with depression, anxiety or having a bad day might feel like a mountain to climb, but it can really make a difference. Apart from helping…
Ram Jam Records and the joy of open mic
Plamedi Mbungu
About 100 metres away from Kingston Station lies the heart of Kingston’s music community, Ram Jam Records. Here you’ll find eccentricity reigns supreme. Ram Jam is without a doubt, a…
Benefits of mindfulness and meditation on men’s mental health
As men’s mental health is thrust into the spotlight for this year’s Movember, we look at the impact of meditation and mindfulness on mental health. You might assume men harbour…