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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 Act, which means that any [more…]

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 be symptoms of obsessive compulsive [more…]

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 Feel How We Feel has [more…]

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 that can be dependent on [more…]

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 drunk will guarantee a fun [more…]

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 or worsening of mental health [more…]

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 negative attitudes towards meditation. However, [more…]

Social media is everywhere and you can’t escape a new app or trend of the week. However, research has shown it can have a detrimental affect on your mental health. We’re here to help with [more…]

A huge 17 out of 20 students claimed that their mental health has been affected whilst at university, according to our survey. The River conducted a survey of 20 students to understand the impact university [more…]