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…
How to protect your inner peace when using social media
Megan Kelly
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.…
Students say university negatively impacts their mental health
Ella Rebbitt
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…