Category: News

Government omits Mental Health Act from King’s Speech
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…]
Debunking myths about OCD
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…]
Five mental health apps to download
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…]
How to deal with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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…]
Is alcohol contributing to your mental decline?
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…]
Five tips to get better sleep as a student
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…]
Ram Jam Records and the joy of open mic
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 bedlam of creativity, where musicians [more…]
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 negative attitudes towards meditation. However, [more…]

How to protect your inner peace when using social media
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…]
Students say university negatively impacts their mental health
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…]