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A Familiar Stranger at a Funeral
She leans her hand on the grey sandpaper wall, balancing out of her trainers and into black pumps. She only ever wears them to job
Rua Crozier-Khell
16 minutes ago5 min read

In Focus: How Photography Grounds Me
Photography has always been more than just a hobby for me—it has allowed me to process emotions, navigate difficult moments, and connect...
Isabella Fowden
1 day ago4 min read


The Pain of Neglect: Women's Story of Disassociation
Black and white image from Unsplash As a young woman, I often find myself wondering what my place is. Both in life, what aspirations...
Pierrette Fortuna
2 days ago5 min read


Is Training for a Marathon Good for my Mental Health?
I am at Week 10 of my training plan for the 2025 London Marathon. My first  marathon.  I know running is good for my mental health , but...
Carmine Pariante
3 days ago5 min read


Young cancer survivors on the impact of cancer fakers
A hard pill to swallow Upon being confirmed to have cancer, you realise that so much of it is physical. Which is a hard pill to swallow,...
Ellie Philpotts
Mar 205 min read

Broaden Your Mind: Bringing back broad beans for mental health
As a plant biologist at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University, I am passionate about sustainable food security and resilience. I...
Nadia Mohd-Radzman
Mar 194 min read


Social Anxiety at University: How I Turned Fear into Connection
The Weight of Quiet I’ve always been someone who finds solace in the quiet moments—the kind of person who thrives in the stillness of a...
James Emrys
Mar 184 min read


Why Embracing Support Changed My University Experience
Just shy of 18, I boarded a plane from Dhaka to Sydney. Nervous about starting a new chapter away from my family, but ready to figure out...
Zane Thomas
Mar 175 min read


Young Carers need a break. Here’s how we can help them.
Aditya Akella Aditya is a 17-year-old student at St Paul’s School in London and a dedicated young carer from Kingston upon Thames. He...
Aditya Akella
Mar 136 min read


Late Autism Diagnosis Kept Me From, and Then Got Me, A Degree
My parents never went to college. As a result, the expectations placed on me as a child were high—so much so that those same expectations...
Kelsey Nichols
Mar 126 min read


The Researcher’s Teacup: Managing Wellbeing in a Demanding Workplace
For a moment, I stop taking notes. My office melts away in my periphery and the participant’s voice echoes in my head.
Hina Naela
Mar 115 min read


Navigating Prenatal Depression and Pregnancy Complications
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Miscarriage and Prenatal Mental Health My name is Christina. In 2021, I wrote about my journey with...
Christina Patsourakou
Mar 65 min read

Watching 'Despicable Me'? MRIs reveal depression alters the experience
Imagine watching your favourite film and feeling emotionally disconnected, as if your brain was struggling to engage with what’s on the...
Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart
Mar 54 min read

Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar Puts Sour Taste on Wellbeing Industry
The new Netflix sensation, Apple Cider Vinegar, is inspired by a true story but is not an entirely accurate portrayal, with new...
Courtney Worrell
Mar 45 min read


She's Sixteen — A Short Story
Content warning : The following story contains references to sexual assault. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦  on Unsplash She’s...
Emily Zarevich
Feb 2818 min read


2025: The end of the Doomscroll Era?
Predicting the future is hard. There’s no secret about it. We so often hear about trends, stock market changes, and big business...
Lea Schmid
Feb 275 min read


Connecting Classrooms and Research
Lessons Learned for Successful School Collaborations It’s 8:30 am. The morning bell rings, signalling the start of another busy school...
Laura Lucas
Feb 265 min read

Understanding Anticipatory and Bereft Grief
It’s been almost three months since my mom passed away from cancer and I’m only just beginning to grasp the magnitude of her loss.
Caitlin Hoyland
Feb 255 min read


Is the Media's Advocacy for Women's Freedom Just an Illusion?
Trigger warning: This article contains discussions on sexual assault and violence, and some readers may find it distressing. Doctor...
Huda Azaam
Feb 206 min read


Life in Lockstep with Cancer
I was at university when cancer came into my life, and it’s never left. Like a malevolent black toad sitting on my shoulder, it will be...
Gaby Koppel
Feb 195 min read


What Digital Nomading Taught Me About My Mental Health
It’s 8 AM midweek in January, and you’ve just woken up to see the sun shining bright outside your room. The temperature is 26 degrees,...
Petra Kis-Herczegh
Feb 185 min read


Why Do I Love Gambling?
I gamble. Not a lot, never recklessly, and certainly not in a way that keeps me up at night worrying about lost fortunes. But I do it.
Tony Woods
Feb 134 min read


One Goal, Two Hats: Researching wellbeing where we live and work
This article has been co-written by Jemima Dooley , Florence Sargent , and Jay Bate Sometimes when I walk across my university campus, I...
Jemima Dooley
Feb 125 min read


Late-effects knocking – Cancer doesn't end when treatment does
When you hear a cancer diagnosis hurtling at you, your mind spins to somewhere far away. The door of the clinic, clamped shut away from...
Ellie Philpotts
Feb 115 min read
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