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'The Stress Melt Series': our online columnist discusses the body insecurities and fear of judgment that can prevent many students from joining a gym, and seeks to dispel the popular misconceptions that feed into this 'gym-anxiety'.

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Nov 17, 2020

Lockdown loneliness is a challenge for male students to change friendship dynamic

Men’s mental health is on the agenda this month with worldwide campaign Movember in full swing and a UK winter lockdown having just begun. Male friendships are vitally important and by establishing more emotional communication we can reduce isolation and depression in the coming month.

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Nov 16, 2020

Learning to Speak Up

After struggling with a fear of public speaking throughout secondary school, Alice Proctor shares the progress she has made with 'finding her voice' in university and her establishment of the Bristol University Speak Up Society to help likeminded individuals on their journey.

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Nov 13, 2020

To drink or not to drink: the pressures of university drinking culture

Despite the fact that clubs are closed and we're unlikely to be back in bars for a while, many students may still be feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to drink.

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Nov 10, 2020

The pressure to find forever-friends

Freshers' Week often holds a pressure to immediately find your new friends at university; yet for many, this process can take a longer time. Sophie Downes offers her advice for first years who haven't yet found their close friends.

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Nov 08, 2020

Practise makes imperfect: how alternative religion can help wellbeing

Ru Burroughs, co-founder of the newly established University of Bristol Pagan Society, discusses how Paganism can support student wellbeing and help us deal with stresses of all kinds.

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Nov 05, 2020

Supporting your friends from a safe distance: Wellbeing's best advice

With a second lockdown beginning today, it is more important than ever that we're there for each other. It's a good idea to check up on all your friends – even the ones who are unshakeably upbeat – and let them know that you're there to support them.

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Nov 02, 2020

Coping with uncertainty: why it's so tough and what to do about it

The current atmosphere of instability can be difficult to deal with, especially for students who are often away from home and learning to fend for themselves. We consider why it's so hard to live with uncertainty and the steps we can take to make our lives a little easier.