A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser

Staff: Dr Nadia DeGama

Students: Yana Haddad, Manahil Sabir Ali, Amal Ameen

Key themes explored:

1. Anxiety vs social anxiety
2. Sharing personal experiences of social anxiety
3. Tips for living with social anxiety
4. Support available and ways to seek help

Resources
Health, support and Wellbeing
Counselling
BeWell

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser

Staff: Johanna Pilskog, Wellbeing Coordinator

Student: Sophie Levine, UG Student

Key themes explored:

1. Sharing own experiences of anxiety or anticipation
2. What to have on your ‘Checklist’
3. What to look forward to
4. Peer support and other support available

Resources
New Students
Essential Guides
Peer Support

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.

Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser

Co-host: Nick Edwards, Head of Student Support
Staff: Malcolm Harvey, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations

Student: Sam Johnson, UG Student

Key themes explored:

1. Why don’t men talk about their mental health
2. Stigma around “men don’t cry” ‘’man up’’
3. Own experiences of sharing emotions with others
4. Importance of supportive allies
5. How to encourage other men to talk about how they feel
6. Support available

Resources
Counselling and Student Helpline
Student Advice and Support Team
Crisis Text Line
Samaritans