Mental Health
Illnesses can permanently affect our everyday lives, whether they are mental health issues, seemingly simple problems like back pain, or even chronic conditions. One thing that everyone is advised to do for these issues is exercise. In this feature, we explore how exercise can help people and speak to someone who is affected. “You don’t […]
Dr Jon Rees, senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sunderland, knows first-hand how one’s mental health can severely impact their physical lifestyle. In this feature, Jon shares his personal and expert knowledge of how the smallest efforts can lead to significant improvements in our mental health, and offers practical advice on how […]
A young single mother shares her story of juggling love, education, motherhood, work, and mental health, all under the weight of society’s judgment. For her, becoming a mother at 19 didn’t mean life had to stop. It meant learning to fight for the future she still deserved. At the age of 18 when her friends […]
Nature and wellbeing are closely connected, with time spent outdoors having a positive impact on mental and physical health. The University of Sunderland supports students in achieving this balance by organizing weekly nature walks. Known as “Wellbeing Walks,” these sessions are a collaborative initiative by three University support services: Team Sunderland, Student Journey, and the […]
Sunderland has a few fantastic opportunities to better someones mental and physical wellbeing, therefore impacting mental healthy positively. Physically, Sunderland has a handful of gyms across the city that are very affordable, but it is also a very walkable area for those who may be shy to go to the gym. The city is also […]
A Movember spokesperson has discussed the importance of men’s mental health to mark the 20th anniversary of the organisation. Harry Cleary issued his thoughts on the organisation as a whole, men’s mental health in today’s world, anxiety and much more. He said: “Men’s mental health is simply just not discussed enough”. Harry embraced and touched […]
In the heart of the North East, the Action Foundation, a beacon of hope for refugees, now faces an alarming increase in homelessness referrals. And as winter’s icy grip tightens, the urgency of the situation intensifies. Action Foundation has now launched a winter appeal called Raise the Roof for Refugees to support the refugees and asylum seekers […]
The anxiety level in the North East of England has remained at a steady average score over the past five years, according to findings. Government data shows that individuals aged 16 and above in Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, and North East have stayed […]
