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How to make friends (and keep them)
It can be difficult to meet new people. Sometimes, making new friends can feel even more challenging than dating. That’s especially true...
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Jun 20, 20236 min read
Social media and your mental health
Social media is a big part of most people’s lives. It’s how we talk to each other, find out about stuff or even just kill some time. It...
Jun 7, 20237 min read
Coping with suicidal thoughts
The content here talks about suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems, which some people may find triggering. If you’re...
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Information and resources about eating disorders
The content here talks about eating disorders, eating disorder behaviors, weight and body image, and references suicide and self-harm,...
Jun 7, 20236 min read
Coping with urges to self-harm
The content here talks about self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health problems, which some people may find triggering. What...
Mar 14, 20236 min read
Tips to develop your empathy skills
One of the most powerful forces that hold us all together is empathy. Empathy allows us to understand and relate to each other, and it...
Feb 9, 20234 min read
Building resilience as a student
Life as a student is filled with ups and downs and unexpected challenges, and one of the best ways you can face these challenges head-on...
Jan 18, 20235 min read
Gambling and money worries - when does gambling become a problem and what can we do about it?
The pressures of studying at college or university are greater than ever before. One of the main sources of stress can be worries about...
Jan 18, 20234 min read
Money Troubles Raising Your Anxiety Levels and Draining Your Motivation?
Read on for some tips on how to manage financial stress while studying. As the cost of living and education continues to rise, you may be...
Dec 5, 20226 min read
Getting Through the Holidays in a Way That Suits You
Christmas, New Year, the January blues - these months can be fun but they can also be hard and unpleasant emotions can arise. Whether...
Nov 23, 20224 min read
Taking Care of your Mental Health Amid Distressing News Stories
A quick scan of any social media platform will show you that the news at the moment is incredibly troubling for many people, especially...
Nov 17, 20225 min read
Reclaiming Thanksgiving - Embracing the Holiday in a Way That Works for You and Your Mental Health
We’re full steam ahead into the holiday season, and our first stop is Thanksgiving. A holiday known for its pumpkin pie, football and...
Nov 2, 20225 min read
Tips To Try and Manage Stress
Stress can be experienced in many different ways. For some people it manifests in physical reactions - hot sweats, palpitations and...
Oct 18, 20224 min read
Volunteering as a TalkCampus Buddy
If you’ve landed on this page, you are likely thinking about becoming a TalkCampus Buddy. We’re thrilled to have you here! You may feel...
Oct 4, 20226 min read
Living Away From Home During Challenging Times
Moving abroad to live or study can be a huge and exciting adventure, but there is a specific feeling of helplessness when you are on the...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Managing Your Feelings When Someone who is in the Public Eye Dies
“Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.” Joan Didion, The Year of Magical...
Sep 6, 20225 min read
HELP! Suicidal Thoughts, Let’s Talk About Them
Every year, 703,000 people take their own life. There are many more people who attempt suicide and even more who feel suicidal. Suicide...
Aug 10, 20224 min read
The Sunday Scaries - Why Do We Get Them and How Do We Fight Them Off?
The dreaded end of weekend anxiety, commonly known as the ‘Sunday Scaries’, when your mind is flooded with worries in anticipation of...
Jul 22, 20226 min read
Riding The Roller Coaster of Your First Year at University/College
Transitioning from school to university/college is incredibly exciting, and no doubt you are going into it with some expectations! The...
Jul 20, 20224 min read
Your student mental health toolkit
If you’re starting university/college this academic year, we know it can feel as daunting as it does exciting. It's hard to know what to...
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