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7 September 2023

“Breaking the Stigma: The UoBWell App and Mental Health Support for BAME Students”

As a BAME student, I know firsthand the challenges that come with addressing mental health concerns. For many of us, seeking help for mental health issues is stigmatised in our…
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7 September 2023

Coping with academic stress

Hey fellow university students, Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by your coursework, exams, and deadlines? Trust me, you're not alone. Academic stress is a common experience for students,…
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7 September 2023

The benefits of studying & working abroad while you are a student

As a student who has participated in several internships and summer schools abroad, I can attest to the incredible benefits these experiences have had on my personal and professional growth.…
Iman Nawaz
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7 September 2023

The importance of self-love in your life

You’ve probably heard a lot of people saying, “your mental health is as important as your physical health”, what does that mean though? we all know that the way to…
Iman Nawaz
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21 June 2023

Balancing work, school, and self-care: Strategies for managing a busy university schedule while still prioritising mental & physical health.

As a university student, it's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of work and deadlines, leaving little time for rest and relaxation. It can be overwhelming to…
Iman Nawaz
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6 April 2023

A Brief Guide to Understanding Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims all over the world. As a student at the University of Bradford, you may have Muslim friends or…
Iman Nawaz
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8 March 2023

Destigmatising Mental Health and Wellbeing

As a student at the University of Bradford, I believe that destigmatising mental health and wellbeing is of utmost importance. Mental health struggles are prevalent amongst university students, and yet,…
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Every Mind Matters Video : Healthy LifestyleNews
8 March 2023

How to Stay Healthy

Good day, beautiful people! In today's write up as you can tell from the title, I’ll briefly go through what staying healthy looks like in a practical sense. I will…
Iman Nawaz
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8 March 2023

Mindfulness

As a student, you may feel overwhelmed by the demands of academic life, social activities, and personal responsibilities. Mindfulness can help you manage stress and increase your focus and productivity,…
Iman Nawaz
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8 March 2023

Breathing for Mental Health – The Here and Now

From my personal experience of living with mental illness, psychosis and distress in my immediate family and growing up with the consequences of it, I believe and know that it…
Iman Nawaz
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22 December 2022

All About You- Mental Health Conference

I attended the “All About You” mental wellbeing conference in which speakers discussed many topics regarding how students especially in university, can struggle with their mental health, as well as…
Iman Nawaz
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22 December 2022

Hope

This content mentions suicide or suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page. I started experiencing suicidal thoughts…
Iman Nawaz
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22 December 2022

Scars

This content mentions self-harm. Please read with care. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page. Self-harm is a very emotive topic. Many are…
Iman Nawaz
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21 December 2022

The Art of Letting Go!

More often than ever, we often find ourselves stuck in the same behaviour loop for years. Whether it is the decisions in our lives or our emotions, we are so…
Iman Nawaz
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Every Mind Matters Video: Managing StressNews
21 December 2022

10 Things You Can Do to Relax / De-Stress

In our day to day lives there are several reasons why we may stress; this can be due to exams, revision, work, or home life. Below is a list of…
Iman Nawaz
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Every Mind Matters Video: Reframing Unhelpful ThoughtsNews
9 November 2022

How To Combat “Fresher’s Stress”

The adventure begins, you made it to university, and you have hopefully enrolled onto your course. For some, you may have moved away from home for the first time, you…
Iman Nawaz
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8 November 2022

10 things to do in Bradford, before Graduating!!

As a third-year university student who resides in Bradford, I can say I have explored many places in this city, and I have found all the social gems which every…
Iman Nawaz
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26 July 2022

Getting enough sleep

Did you recently notice having a reduced attention span during the day? do you feel like you study without the information sticking in? have had a morning headache? do you…
Lucy Wurstlin
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26 July 2022

How to Deal with Post Graduate Depression and Anxiety

The experience of finishing your degree can be the best and most liberating at times but it can also bring on a lot of fears and worries about where your…
Lucy Wurstlin
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26 July 2022

How I Manage Stress 24 Hours Before The Exam

I had a friend who never used to get anxious and lived stress-free even 24 hours prior to the exam. However, mostly he used to re-sit them as well. Eventually,…
Lucy Wurstlin
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26 July 2022

Travel Therapy?

For a travelholic like me, staying in a city for months due to a pandemic was not easy. With time I started to notice how it was not only affecting…
Lucy Wurstlin
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26 July 2022

South Asian Community and Mental Health

Mental health is usually a taboo topic in most of the South Asian communities and the worse part is that this does not change even if they move to western…
Lucy Wurstlin
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26 July 2022

Learning how to juggle

As a mature full-time student with dyslexia, children and a part-time job university has most certainly had its challenging moments and its difficulties. Studying has not been the easiest of…
Vasiliki Delimpasi
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26 July 2022

Dealing with Pyschosis

TW: Voice hearing, self-harm I have always struggled with my emotions, constantly feeling “other” and like people couldn’t understand me. When I was a child I went through some traumatic…
Vasiliki Delimpasi
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26 July 2022

Dealing with exam stress

In this blog, I will share my experience in university and some tips on how to look after your mental health especially dealing with exam stresses. During your time in…
Lucy Wurstlin
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